Senior Art Director: Creative Leader & Strategy

Ogilvy; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogilvy is seeking a senior creative leader in Manila to supervise and inspire a talented team of designers and copywriters. You will partner with account colleagues to understand client needs, drive strategic direction, and ensure high-quality creative output across multiple channels.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship of junior designers, and maintaining Ogilvy's standards of excellence while exploring emerging technologies and innovative concepts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading creative teams and supervising projects.
• Ability to communicate with account teams and clients to derive briefs.
• Proficiency in design software and creative direction.

Responsibilities

• Client Management: communicate with account colleagues and clients to understand needs and deliver creative solutions.
• Strategy: collaborate with planners to develop communication strategies.
• Creative Leadership: supervise projects with senior copywriters and drive ideas across channels.
• Leadership & People Management: mentor designers and maintain a positive, collaborative environment.
• Budget & production: control costs and ensure timely delivery of quality work.

Skills

Client Management

Strategy

Creative Leadership

Leadership & People Management

Design software

Tools

Mainstream design software

Job description

Ogilvy is seeking a senior creative leader in Manila to supervise and inspire a talented team of designers and copywriters. You will partner with account colleagues to understand client needs, drive strategic direction, and ensure high-quality creative output across multiple channels.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship of junior designers, and maintaining Ogilvy's standards of excellence while exploring emerging technologies and innovative concepts.