Senior Creative Team

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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.

Senior Creative Team

Department: Unilever

Location: London

Contact type: 12 Month FTC

Full Time/Part time: Full Time

Reporting into: ECD

The Role:

As a Senior Creative Team within our Unilever division you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our award-winning creative agency. We are seeking a talented team who thrives on pushing boundaries and creating unforgettable experiences. With a focus on prestigious clients such as Dove and Hellman's, you will collaborate across our entire portfolio, spanning traditional media, social platforms, digital landscapes, and innovative product experiences. We encourage you to strive for fame not only for our clients but also for Ogilvy and yourself.

In this role, you will work closely with our Senior Leadership Team in the UK & U.S, gaining a deep understanding of the unique creative agenda for each client. Taking creative ownership of individual projects, you will have the freedom to showcase your expertise and lead with confidence. Your ability to present and sell your ideas will be essential in articulating the value and impact of your visionary solutions. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to nurture and mentor our mid and junior teams, fostering their creative thinking and professional growth. With your mastery of copywriting and art direction crafts, you will bring a keen eye for detail and aesthetics to every project.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with passionate individuals, challenge yourself creatively, and make a lasting impact on our agency's success. Together, we will pioneer innovative solutions, captivate audiences, and shape the future of our industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the wider team to develop visually captivating ideas for brands such as Dove, Comfort, and Hellmans.

• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional creativity and innovative thinking across various mediums, including digital, social engagement, advertising, and earned media.

• Proven experience in end-to-end creative thinking, bringing fresh and impactful ideas to the table.

• Deep understanding of customer relationship management (CRM) space and its influence on customer experiences.

• Previous experience working with fabric-of-the-nation retail brands or sports brands, showcasing cultural relevance and insights.

• Passion for inclusivity and diversity, actively seeking opportunities to incorporate diverse voices and perspectives into creative work.

• Proficiency in copywriting and art direction, with a meticulous attention to detail and a keen aesthetic sense.

• Ability to take creative ownership and lead individual projects, demonstrating strong leadership and autonomy.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills, capable of confidently selling creative concepts to clients and stakeholders.

• Mentorship abilities to inspire and guide mid and junior team members, fostering their creative thinking and professional growth.

• Self-sufficiency in making obvious amends and changes to creative work, requiring minimal input from a Creative Director.

• Collaborative mindset, working closely with Creative Directors to align with the unique creative agenda for each client while contributing fresh and innovative ideas.

• Strong commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity.

• Continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends and emerging technologies, utilizing them creatively to enhance agency work and deliver exceptional results.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in leading and managing a creative team, fostering collaboration, and driving collective success.

• Strong strategic thinking abilities, with the capability to align creative concepts with overarching brand and marketing objectives.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills, able to identify creative solutions and overcome challenges in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in leveraging data and analytics to inform creative decisions and optimize campaign performance.

• Experience in conducting market research and consumer insights analysis to inform and shape creative strategies.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams, collaborating with professionals from diverse disciplines such as strategy, account management, and production.

• Familiarity with emerging trends and technologies in the creative industry, incorporating them into cutting-edge campaigns.

• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate creative concepts to internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience in managing client relationships, including understanding client needs, providing strategic recommendations, and delivering exceptional customer service.

• Proficient in project management, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met while maintaining high-quality standards.

• Ability to adapt to evolving client demands and market dynamics, remaining agile and flexible in approach.

• Proven track record of successfully pitching and winning new business opportunities, contributing to agency growth.

• Experience in working within a multicultural and international environment, appreciating, and incorporating diverse cultural perspectives.

• Relevant educational qualifications in a creative field such as advertising, design, or communications, or equivalent professional experience.

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

Our ambition is to attract the very best diverse talent to Ogilvy, and to be the employer of choice in the UK. We want everyone to feel welcome when they join us, and once they're here, for them to want to stay with us, grow their career, and to feel they belong with us.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we're committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for anyone who wants to work at Ogilvy . We believe that for creativity to flourish, everything about how we work must have diversity at its core. Your race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know and we will do everything we can to accommodate.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please do not hesitate to let your recruiter know.