Digital Design Lead (Conceptual)

Digital Design Lead (Conceptual)

Department: Ogilvy Experience
Location: London
Contact type: Permanent
Reporting into: Head of Design

About Ogilvy: 

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. 

Which is why our teams work fluidly across 5 capabilities: Advertising, Consulting, Experience, PR & Influencer, 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. 

The result is multifaceted ideas for our clients that drive impact and are born from the intersection of platform x culture x technology. 

We call this Borderless Creativity. 

Ogilvy was ranked the number one UK agency at D&AD and was the only UK agency to win a Glass Lions at Cannes. Ogilvy was also nominated network of the year in Cannes Lions, Campaign, Effie Awards EMEA, London International Awards, The One Show and WARC Rankings. 

In 2022, Ogilvy was the most creatively awarded agency globally – including the most awarded agency at the Clio Awards, DMA Awards, Influencer Marketing Awards, London International Awards and The One Show. 

Ogilvy UK’s PR practice won large agency of the year at the PR Week awards. And our Consulting practice was in the Forbes 2022 list of best management consultancy firms. 

The Role:

We are seeking a Digital Design Lead to champion the creative direction of our projects and ensure that we deliver exceptional design solutions to our clients. The ideal candidate should be a strategic thinker who can create and execute innovative, conceptual ideas that meet our clients' objectives.

They should be a natural leader who can inspire and motivate a team of designers and collaborate effectively with other departments to deliver successful campaigns. Additionally, the ideal candidate should have a keen eye for design trends and be constantly scanning the horizon for new ideas and techniques to improve our work.

As a Design Lead, you will be responsible for setting a vision and direction for the design work on your projects, negotiating with internal teams and clients, and pushing for bold and innovative design solutions. You’ll be proficient in all the key design software, with a strong appreciation of UX and an understanding of motion design. You should be a superb listener who strives to understand the thinking behind every suggestion and takes the lead without hogging the spotlight, while sharing team success.

Finally, we're looking for someone who puts diversity of creative and team at the heart of their design process and has a unique set of skills, experience, and traits that will enable them to lead and inspire a team of designers to deliver outstanding, industry-leading work.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute design concepts that meet the objectives of our clients.
• Champion conceptual thinking and understand all comms platforms.
• Lead and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance and feedback to help them grow.
• Collaborate with other departments, including strategy, account management, and production, to deliver successful campaigns.
• Set the vision and direction of travel for the design work against the brief.
• Focus on elevating the design work, spotting opportunities for braver work, and constantly pushing for creative excellence.
• Appreciate all design input, regardless of where or from whom they originate and use the best one.
• Strategically look at ways to proactively apply these solutions to wider business challenges.
• Manage budgets and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and delivering results that exceed their expectations.
• Be passionate about inclusivity and diverse workforces, encouraging and promoting diverse talent within the team.
  
  
• Strong Leadership: An exceptional Design Lead is a natural leader who can inspire and motivate a team of designers, while also setting a clear vision and direction for their work. They are decisive, confident, and able to make tough decisions when necessary.
  
  
• Strategic Thinking: A great Design Director has a deep understanding of the client's business, industry, and audience. They use this knowledge to develop design strategies that deliver results and exceed expectations.
  
  
• Creative Excellence: An exceptional Design Lead is always pushing for creative excellence, constantly looking for ways to elevate the work and spot opportunities for braver, more innovative ideas. They are passionate about their craft and are always exploring new techniques and technologies to improve their work.
  
  
• Collaborative: An exceptional Design Lead can work collaboratively with other departments, including strategy, account management, and production, to deliver successful campaigns. They are great listeners who appreciate all design input, regardless of where or from whom it originates.
  
  
• Inclusivity: An exceptional Design Lead is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team, championing inclusivity and diverse talent, and ensuring that everyone feels valued and heard.
  
  
• Strong Communication Skills: An exceptional Design Lead has excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and can confidently discuss design solutions to problems and debate the work with the team.
  
  

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in the advertising and marketing industry, with a strong background in creative direction.
• Experience leading and managing a team of creatives.
• A portfolio showcasing your creativity and ability to think strategically.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A deep understanding of the latest trends and technologies in the industry.
• Willingness to take risks and push creative boundaries.
• A passion for developing and nurturing young talent.
• A track record of building strong relationships with clients and delivering results.
• Strong network of contacts in the industry.
  
  

Calling all Design Leads who are fearless in pushing conceptual  limits and passionate about driving innovation! Apply now to join the dynamic team at Ogilvy and let's take design to new heights together!

How we help you Thrive:    

• 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day 
• Bupa Healthcare
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am – 4pm
• A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure
• Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year 
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance