An Art Director is responsible for the look of the overall finished product. They are involved in creating a campaign that has an instant, positive impact on the consumer in order to promote the product or brand being worked on. They can be involved in all of the different forms of marketing. An Art Director will work in close partnership with other creatives and have input to the copywriting as well. An Art Director at Ogilvy will produce big picture marketing for big picture clients.Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:To remain up-to-date with new ideas, techniques and styles (ie art, films, TV programmes, music, fashion, trends etc).To actively seek inspiration from the external environment to influence creativity.Understands and appreciates the nature and value their clients brand.To familiarising themselves with the product and competitor activities in the market.Proficient in discussing the client's core message and target audience.Ability to generate lots of fresh, original ideas from a brief.Task Areas:Serve as creative lead on multiple accounts and projectsUnderstands the strategic business intent of specific projects and audience/customer goalsWork with and report up to Creative Directors to ensure maximum effectiveness of various conceptsTeam player willing to do whatever it takes to improve the work betterKnow their way around the creative suite and can take concepts through to a designed deck for client presentationAppreciates budget constraint so needs ability to work with stock imagery creatively but equally have experience in sourcing and working with photographers and artists.Providing direction to designers, art workers, animators, editors and other creative disciplinesStrong communicator, comfortable presenting ideas and owning a client relationship.People Management & your profile:Builds key relationships with Account Management, Planning & Traffic departments.Meets regularly with relevant departments to discuss the client's requirements and core messages.Portrays a helpful and innovative image for the Creative Department.Client Management:Demonstrated track record in a client-service environmentExperience at Art Director level on Microsoft business or similar business channel is a plusAbility to not only direct creative teams but physically generate amazing workProven ability to communicate creative solutions with confidence, ease and clarityThorough knowledge of design software such as PhotoShop, Illustrator, Freehand, InDesign, Flash, and HTMLFinancial Management:Understands the client’s financial budgets and ensures work is completed within these budgets.Creative Management:Professional understanding of typography in both print and screen mediaStrong understanding of information design and the topology of information for the webExperience with display media banners and site based designFull understanding of browser/platform constraints as they affect online designUnderstanding of Social Media and experience with Social Media efforts a huge plus.To think creatively and devise imaginative and intelligent campaigns based on client briefs.To push boundaries of original thinking to explore new creative solutions.To communicate creative ideas effectively to a wide audience of varying levels of creative knowledge.To translate the strategic creative concept into different creative executions to be presented to the client.To execute creative ideas to the highest standard involving and communicating with the necessary creative team.To modify initial ideas into workable concepts until the client is satisfied.To align the art direction with copy and vice versa.To deliver work to brief on time and on budget, to the highest quality.To oversee the production phase, booking and liaising with designers, illustrators, printers, photographers and production companies.How we help you Thrive:25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer DayBupa Healthcare (now includes Bupa health assessment and menopause support)Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental leaveWe have a flexible working policy with core working hours (10am – 4pm) and have launched our 3.2 Hybrid Working modelA 1.5:1 matching pension structureWellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership plus Dental cover, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests.Learning and development budgets plus Enhanced and ongoing wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the yearSeason ticket loan and cycle to work schemeLife AssuranceInclusion@Ogilvy: To foster an inclusive environment we have our internal groups: Ogilvy Rewired, Roots, Equals, Proud plus Parents and Carers. See here for more information