What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer position at Ogilvy?
Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.
About the RoleWe are looking for a talented Designer to help shape and elevate world-class brands across digital, social, print, experiential, and integrated marketing channels. Reporting to the Head of Art, this role is ideal for a highly conceptual designer who blends strong craft with strategic thinking and thrives in a fast-paced agency environment.
You'll play a key role in developing compelling visual systems, campaign ideas, and brand expressions that connect with audiences and drive results.
What You'll Do- Develop high-quality creative across digital, social, CRM, presentations, print, motion, and integrated campaigns
- Partner closely with Copywriters, Art Directors, Strategists, and Account teams to bring ideas to life
- Translate briefs and business objectives into thoughtful, on-brand design solutions
- Lead design execution from concept through final production with strong attention to detail
- Contribute original campaign ideas, visual directions, and innovative concepts
- Maintain and evolve brand guidelines across multiple touchpoints
- Present work clearly and confidently to internal teams and clients
- Collaborate across departments while building strong working relationships
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and shifting priorities
- Mentor junior designers and provide guidance on craft, process, and creative thinking
- Stay current on design trends, emerging platforms, culture, and new technologies
- Ensure all deliverables meet high standards of creativity, consistency, and excellence
- 3 years of professional design experience in an agency, in-house, or studio environment
- Strong portfolio demonstrating concept-driven work and exceptional craft across channels
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); AI Powered Design, Figma and motion tools a plus
- Strong typography, layout, composition, and visual storytelling skills
- Experience developing campaigns, brand systems, and content across digital-first platforms
- Ability to think strategically while executing beautifully crafted work
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Comfortable receiving feedback and iterating quickly in a collaborative environment
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently when needed
- Positive attitude, curiosity, and passion for design excellence
- Experience in motion, video, experiential, is a plus
Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We'll empower you with the tools you'll need to succeed. We'll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We'll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we'll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you'll be proud, with people you'll be proud to call your teammates.