About Ogilvy 

Memac Ogilvy is one of the leading creative networks in MENA with its flagship office in the UAE and a strong local footprint in the GCC and North Africa. It is part of the formidable worldwide Ogilvy network. It’s the only truly integrated comms network – with beyond Brand & Advertising, a deep PR & Influence, Social Media Performance and Customer Engagement & Digital capability under 1 P&L and under single leadership. Memac Ogilvy is about Making Brands Matter. We deliver on this by combining expert and new capabilities for modern marketing solutions (we are not a traditional advertising agency anymore) with solid project management expertise for agile and effective delivery as well as through a passionate talent agenda.   

The agency is the most awarded Middle Eastern agency in Cannes as well as a big winner at the local award show Lynx. It counts over 600 staff members.   

What You’ll Do:  

Creative Management: 

• Think creatively and devise imaginative and intelligent advertisements based on client briefs. 

• Push boundaries of original thinking to explore new creative solutions. 

• Communicate creative ideas effectively to a wide audience of varying levels of creative knowledge. 

• Translate the strategic creative concept into different creative executions to be presented to the client. 

• Execute creative ideas to the highest standard involving and communicating with the necessary creative team. 

• Modify initial ideas into workable concepts until the client is satisfied. 

• Align the copy with art direction and vice versa. 

• Deliver work to brief on time and on budget, to the highest quality. 

• Develop smart, single-minded ideas that are on strategy. 

• Maintain proper layout and conceptual execution throughout all phases of campaign. 

• Develop creative ideas and concepts, often in partnership with the creative team. 

• Present ideas to colleagues and clients. 

• Update digital media with snappy, timely content. 

• Amend, revise or redevelop adverts or campaigns in response to feedback from the creative director, account team or clients. 

• Oversee campaigns through the production stage to completion. 

• Work on several campaigns at once, sometimes under pressure and often to tight deadlines. 

Responsibilities: 

• Deliver work to brief on time and to quality standards and quantity required. 

• Grasp the concept of idea versus execution and understand ideas when identified by others. 

• Identify ideas in own work and explain it clearly. 

• Push boundaries when it comes to execution and finding new techniques in Art direction. 

• Articulate their own creative ideas to other team members with support from managers. 

• Understand and appreciate the nature and value of brands. 

• Approach all activity within the context of 360 Degree Brand Stewardship. 

• Act in the best interest of the brand at all times. 

• Generate lots of fresh, original ideas from a brief. 

• Push boundaries of original thinking to explore new creative solutions. 

• Begin to develop a basic knowledge of creative formats. 

• Align the copy with art direction and vice versa. 

• Work collaboratively with creative partner. 

• Collaborate and communicate with team members at all times regarding deadlines, revisions, quality control and new work. 

• Work well under pressure. 

• Be highly motivated and well organized. 

• See other people's point of view, accept and address feedback. 

• Assume all administrative responsibilities for making given duties feasible. 

• Actively seek inspiration from the external environment to influence creativity. 

• Familiarize themselves with the product and competitor activities in the market. 

• Be proficient in discussing the client's core message and target audience. 

• Build key relationships with Account Management, Planning & Traffic departments. 

• Meet regularly with relevant departments to discuss the client's requirements and core messages. 

• Portray a helpful and innovative image for the Creative Department. 

What You’ll Need: 

• Strong listening skills to fully understand the brief. 

• Familiarity with Typography and a good feeling for its appropriate use. 

• Practical knowledge of Photography. 

• Good knowledge of artwork preparations and its appropriate use for reproduction in various media. 

• Solid knowledge of required languages and their relevant design skills. 

• Ability to remain up-to-date with new ideas, techniques and styles (i.e., art, films, TV programmes, music, fashion, trends etc.). 

• Understanding and appreciation of the nature and value of their clients' brands. 

• Ability to generate lots of fresh, original ideas from a brief. 

About Ogilvy 

Memac Ogilvy is one of the leading creative networks in MENA with its flagship office in the UAE and a strong local footprint in the GCC and North Africa. It is part of the formidable worldwide Ogilvy network. It’s the only truly integrated comms network – with beyond Brand & Advertising, a deep PR & Influence, Social Media Performance and Customer Engagement & Digital capability under 1 P&L and under single leadership. Memac Ogilvy is about Making Brands Matter. We deliver on this by combining expert and new capabilities for modern marketing solutions (we are not a traditional advertising agency anymore) with solid project management expertise for agile and effective delivery as well as through a passionate talent agenda.   

The agency is the most awarded Middle Eastern agency in Cannes as well as a big winner at the local award show Lynx. It counts around 600 staff members.   

What You’ll Do:  

• Collaborating with the client and production team members to understand needs, review scripts, design storyboards, and create and edit animations 

• Using software and other techniques to produce animations 

• Listening to feedback and altering animations to better suit client needs 

• Ensuring that the final product aligns with the needs of the client and is delivered on time without exceeding the budget 

• Presenting the final animated piece to clients for their approval 

• Using creativity and artistic techniques to tell a story or provide information in visual form 

• Researching industry trends and developments and learning new applications 

• Effectively manages multiple project requests 

• Able to understand the strategic thinking that has gone into a brief, debate and contribute to it 

• Ability to sell creative concepts and executions internally 

• Builds strong relationships with Account Management, Planning & Traffic 

• Presents ideas clearly, succinctly and passionately 

• Ability to deal effectively with clients on a day-to-day level 

• Ability to display meticulously well designed animation 

• Good knowledge of creative formats (above and below the line) 

Responsibilities: 

• You will be an expert animator with a passion for design, aesthetic and craft. 

• You are disciplined and artistic with a firm grasp on animation techniques, fundamentals, and software. 

• You will read through scripts and speak with clients to understand project needs, create storyboards and animations, and assist in the editing process. 

• You should be collaborative, knowledgeable, and reliable. 

• To be a successful Animator with Ogilvy, you should be adaptable, creative, and receptive to direction. 

• You should have strong communication, interpersonal, and computer skills. 

• Recognises and values work done well 

What You’ll Need: 

• Bachelor's degree or certificate in computer animation, fine arts, graphic design, or related field 

• More education, experience, or proficiency with specific animation software platforms may be preferred 

• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and computer skills 

• Understanding of animation, storytelling, and character development techniques 

• Attention to detail, adaptability, and receptiveness to feedback and direction 

• Ability to work independently or with a team to develop animations and solve problems 

• Courage: Shows bravery in making decisions, and stands by values and beliefs 

• Idealism: Strives for achievements; dares to raise our sights and blaze new trails 

• Curiosity: Has a desire to know more, and is open to all possibilities 

• Playfulness: Has fun and knows when not to take him or herself too seriously 

• Candour: Encourages openness and honesty with colleagues and with clients 

• Intuition: Trusting and listening to our unconscious or "inner guru", to find unique solutions 

• Free-spiritedness: Permission to practice magic, encourage and promote flexibility 

• Persistence: Shows determination to achieve the right results 

• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the key elements of the communications mix. 

• Demonstrate sound creative judgement. 

• Familiar with the Ogilvy 360 and Brand Stewardship toolbox. 

• Understands and is able to use discipline specific tools. 

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry. 

Key Responsibilities:

Content Creation & Storytelling:

• Develop and execute compelling short-form film and video content with a strong storytelling focus.
• Research industry-related topics and current trends to visually inform content creation.
• Collaborate closely with creative and strategy teams to conceptualize and storyboard video content for clients.
• Create diverse content types, including video, social media templates, and visual assets, ensuring adherence to brand style guides and relevant tone.
• Produce various video formats, including but not limited to:
  • Live events/event highlights
  • Interviews/talking heads
  • Social media campaign videos
  • Long-form video content

Video Editing & Production:

• Edit and create social media cutdowns optimized for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
• Capture or shoot content using various filming equipment, suitable for platforms such as TikTok or other short video formats.

Digital Strategy & Execution:

• Support the development and maintenance of digital content guidelines.
• Utilize various digital publishing platforms to create structured content drafts.
• Develop and deliver social media campaigns that align with client (e.g., QF's) brand objectives.

Team Collaboration & Market Understanding:

• Provide clear direction and support to the team in achieving business objectives.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of market dynamics and brand positioning within the market.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Technical Proficiency:

• Highly skilled in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Final Cut, and DaVinci Resolve.
• Basic knowledge of Illustrator and graphic design.
• Proficiency in audio recording, processing, and color grading.
• Motion graphics skills are a significant advantage.

Creative & Strategic Thinking:

• Proven passion for storytelling through visual media.
• Ability to research and identify visual trends.
• Strong conceptualization and storyboarding skills.
• A keen eye for detail and adherence to brand guidelines.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively within a diverse team.
• Ability to provide clear direction and contribute to team objectives.

How We’ll Support You 

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.  

About Ogilvy 

Memac Ogilvy is one of the leading creative networks in MENA with its flagship office in the UAE and a strong local footprint in the GCC and North Africa. It is part of the formidable worldwide Ogilvy network. It’s the only truly integrated comms network – with beyond Brand & Advertising, a deep PR & Influence, Social Media Performance and Customer Engagement & Digital capability under 1 P&L and under single leadership. Memac Ogilvy is about Making Brands Matter. We deliver on this by combining expert and new capabilities for modern marketing solutions (we are not a traditional advertising agency anymore) with solid project management expertise for agile and effective delivery as well as through a passionate talent agenda.   

The agency is the most awarded Middle Eastern agency in Cannes as well as a big winner at the local award show Lynx. It counts around 600 staff members.   

What You’ll Do: 

Creative Execution & Conceptualization: 

• Take the lead in conceptualizing a campaign, site or other digital solution. 

• Establish visual style and user experiences that will effectively communicate with target and fulfill project objectives. 

• Be responsible for the proper placement, context and meaning of every visual element within a creative assignment. 

• Assist CDs, PMs, and Producers in commissioning and managing outside illustrators, photographers, comp artists, directors, talent, etc. 

• Assist creative lead in presenting work to client. 

• Participate in brainstorms as required. 

• Assist in developing concepts and presentation materials for business development projects. 

• Assist or stand in for CD in presenting work to client. 

Collaboration & Communication: 

• Collaborate and communicate regularly with Client Service counterparts. 

• Collaborate with other creative staff to share learning and experience and to establish initiatives that will improve Ogilvy's creative product. 

• Partner with Account, Media, Project Management and Production counterparts to enhance quality, productivity, and profitability of the group's work. 

Responsibilities: 

• Show initiative in growing allocated tasks/campaigns beyond what's expected. 

• Be in touch with both the "big picture" and the nitty-gritty details of a project or campaign. 

• Work daily with the Project Manager to ensure all deliverables and deadlines are met within budget. 

• Proactively seek approvals from CD (as required on a project-by-project basis) on all work before delivery to Account or Client. 

• Stay current with industry/advertising trends, and apply them strategically. 

• Contribute to overall office morale, spirit, character and work quality. 

• Be respectful of others and enjoyable to work with. 

• Embody Ogilvy Habits: Courage, Idealism, Curiosity, Playfulness, Candour, Intuition, Free-spiritedness, and Persistence. 

• Achieve agreed objectives. 

• Exhibit proper behaviors as per Agency Habits. 

• Successfully demonstrate the required professional skills. 

What You’ll Need: 

• Degree from a respected advertising/design program. 

• Proven highly versatile creative concepting, design, and art direction skills. 

• Exceptional portfolio necessary. 

• Well-versed in the history of design, art direction, and advertising. 

• Passion to eat, sleep and breathe all things advertising.