Midweight Designer

Midweight Designer

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Department: Design Team

Location: London

Contact type: 12-month fixed term

Full Time/Part time: Full Time

Reporting into: ECD’s of Design

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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.

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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.

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

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We call this Borderless Creativity.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Role:

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As a Midweight Designer you are a storyteller, innovator, and visual pioneer. You transform ideas into impactful campaigns that captivate audiences and drive results for our diverse range of clients. We are seeking a talented and passionate individual to join our dynamic team and bring fresh conceptual thinking to our creative projects.

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You will play a key role in shaping the visual identity of our clients brands through innovate design and conceptual thinking. This role requires a creative thinker with a strong design portfolio, excellent collaboration skills, and a keen eye for detail. Your past experience will showcase executing creative concepts across various media, including digital, print, and social platforms.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Collaborate with Creative Directors, Copywriters, and strategists to develop compelling design concepts that align with client objectives.
• Craft mood boards, sketches, and visual prototypes to communicate design concepts effectively.
• Open to brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative ideas to creative projects.
• Design and produce high-quality visuals for a variety of media, including digital ads, social media content, print materials, and brand collateral.
• Ensure all design work aligns with brand guidelines and maintains a consistent visual identity.
• Develop and refine design elements, including typography, color schemes, imagery, and layout.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project deadlines.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions effectively to team members and project managers.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, PR, and digital teams, to ensure cohesive and integrated campaign execution.
• Present design concepts and revisions to clients, incorporating feedback and making necessary adjustments.
• Provide constructive feedback to junior designers and interns, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

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Trend Awareness and Innovation:

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• Stay updated on industry trends, design techniques, and emerging technologies.
• Experiment with new design tools and software to enhance creativity and efficiency.
• Continuously seek opportunities to push creative boundaries and elevate design standards.

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Requirements:

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• 3-5 years of experience as a designer in an agency or in-house environment.
• A strong portfolio that showcases your creative and conceptual design work, attention to detail, and ability to execute high-quality designs across multiple mediums.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with experience in After Effects and other animation or video editing software a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent understanding of typography, colour theory, and layout principles.
• A passion for design and a desire to continually learn and improve your skills.

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Are you a Designer with a passion for pushing boundaries and a keen eye for the latest cultural trends? We're seeking like-minded individuals to join our team at Ogilvy. If you're driven to make a difference, don't wait any longer to apply and become a part of our dynamic team.

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How we help you Thrive:

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• 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

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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 a celebration of self-expression.

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We believe in building powerful teams with purpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities – and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

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Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.