Our Vision:
Our vision is to inspire brands and people to impact the world. To create big ideas that make a significant contribution to the planet, society, and the bottom line. We believe in today’s world this is the best way for our clients to achieve sustainable growth.
We achieve this by breaking down the barriers that restrict talent and ideas, we call this Borderless Creativity.
Which is why our teams work fluidly across 5 capabilities Advertising, Experience, PR, Consulting and Health . This allows us to not only operate but innovate at the intersection of capabilities and talent. We believe impact and magic lies at this intersection. Ogilvy scales this by seamlessly connecting and accessing the deep cultural expertise of 132 offices in 83 countries.
Our mission: We inspire brands and people to impact the world
How we do it: We innovate and operate at the intersection of people and capabilities
What we do: Borderless creativity
Today, Ogilvy is recognized as the world’s leading creative agency. We are also one of the most effective networks globally.
About Memac Ogilvy:
Memac Ogilvy is one of the leading creative networks in MENA with its flagship office in the UAE and a strong local footprint in the GCC and North Africa. It is part of the formidable worldwide WPP & Ogilvy network. It’s the only truly integrated comms network – with Consulting, Advertising- Brand & Content, PR, Experience & Health under 1 P&L and under single leadership. Memac Ogilvy is the most integrated modern creative and effective partner for client growth in MENA. We inspire brands and people to impact the world. We deliver on this by combining expert and new capabilities for modern marketing solutions, with solid project management expertise for agile and effective delivery as well as a thorough and passionate People agenda.
The agency is the most awarded Middle Eastern agency in Cannes as well as a big winner at the local award show Lynx. It counts around 500 staff members.
What we're looking for:
We are seeking a creatively driven Junior Art Director to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of bold imagination and practical design skills, ready to collaborate on various projects that span across multiple media platforms. You will work closely with our Creative Director to conceptualize and execute visually compelling advertising campaigns that align with our clients' strategic goals.
To Succeed in This Role, You Need To:
- Assist in the development of advertising campaigns from conceptualization to execution under the guidance of the Creative Director and in collaboration with the copywriting team.
- Design and produce attractive and effective layouts for various media, including digital, print, out-of-home, and social media.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas that align with the creative brief and brand strategy.
- Create visual prototypes and mock-ups to present to clients and internal teams.
- Ensure brand consistency across all creative materials.
- Stay abreast of the latest trends in design and advertising to keep our work at the forefront of innovation.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet tight deadlines and client expectations.
- Provide support to the creative team on photo shoots, video production, and other multimedia projects.
- Assist in the selection of photographers, illustrators, printers, and other vendors.
- Attend client meetings to present concepts and designs, taking feedback constructively and implementing changes where necessary.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in an art direction or design role, preferably in an agency setting.
- A portfolio showcasing strong aesthetic judgment and conceptual ability.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
- Basic knowledge of motion graphics and video editing software is a plus.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of marketing and advertising principles.
- Energetic, collaborative spirit with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Memac Ogilvy inspires brands and people to impact the world. We exist to create iconic, culture-changing, value-driven ideas for our clients.
Borderless Creativity is our lifeblood. We operate, innovate, and create at the intersection of our talented people, across advertising disciplines such as strategic thinking and distinctive idea creation, through a social-first approach — alongside our wider Memac Ogilvy family of Advertising, Experience, Health, Consulting and PR. Never have there been more opportunities available to communicate incredible ideas, impact culture, and influence consumer behavior. Paid advertising is a consistent, regular and controllable way of getting a business and brand’s core message in front of consumers in a way that no other medium can. Creativity is our greatest differentiator as we transcend the status quo and shift culture.
How We’ll Support You
Memac 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.
Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.
