Art Director - Social

Ogilvy New York; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogilvy is seeking an experienced Art Director for its social team in Singapore. The role involves managing creative projects, collaborating with copywriters, and ensuring high-quality outputs. Ideal candidates will have 3-4 years of experience and a strong proficiency in design software. Join a globally recognized agency dedicated to creative excellence and impact.

Benefits

Empowerment with tools and resources

Opportunities for autonomy and creativity

Supportive team environment

Commitment to a respectful and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience as an Art Director or similar role.
• Proficiency in mainstream design software required.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client communication and develop strategies.
• Lead creative teams and supervise project workflows.
• Ensure creative output meets quality standards.

Skills

Creative leadership

Client management

Design software proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Commercial art understanding

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Art Director - Social

Ogilvy Singapore City, Singapore

Job Posted Date: 06/04/2025

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

About The Role

With 3-4 years of experience, as an Art Director with the social team, you will be taking on the responsibilities of both a creative and a supervisor. This position will work together with copywriters and senior copywriters, carrying out creative conceptualization, supervising team members, controlling human resources and time costs, while producing creative work that meets Ogilvy's standards.

What You’ll Do

Client Management

• Communicate with account servicing colleagues and clients to gain a better understanding of clients’ needs, and provide efficient creative solutions.

Strategy

• Work with planners to develop communication strategies into creative concepts.

Creative Leadership

• Responsible for each project assigned by the Project Manager. Work in collaboration with the copywriter.
• Comprehend communication strategies through creative briefings, and innovate ideas with copywriters and other creatives.
• Produce design drafts for teams and clients based on different communication channels.
• Control the cost of production.
• Act as the main force of visual execution and be responsible for quality control.
• Have good communication and teamwork skills when working with collaborators.
• Assist junior team members in understanding commercial art qualities and enhance their creative thinking and abilities.
• Stay passionate about emerging tech knowledge, share helpful information with colleagues, and provide inspiring creative ideas.
• Proactively test new technology, software, and social platforms to incorporate into ideation for creative output.
• Proficiency in mainstream design software.
• Responsible for creative and effectiveness recognition at local and international awards and for new/existing business growth.

How We’ll Support You

Ogilvy celebrates its people fully and enthusiastically. We’ll empower you with the tools you need to succeed, give you autonomy to seek out new paths, and support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines. We’ll provide opportunities for you to do work you’ll be proud of, with teammates you’ll respect.

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and self-expression. We believe in building powerful teams with purpose and curating transformative initiatives that promote fairness and equity. Our mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future while supporting our global communities. This aligns with our Borderless Creativity mantra.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without discrimination. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect where everyone feels they belong and has equal opportunities for career progression.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests; other inquiries, including application status, will not be responded to.