About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been the “teaching hospital” for brands since the company was founded by David Ogilvy in 1948. We continue that brand building legacy today through Borderless Creativity – operating, innovating, and creating at the intersection of talent and capabilities. Our experts in Consulting, Advertising, Experience, Public Relations and Health work fluidly across 131 offices in 93 countries.

Ogilvy has been operating in Vietnam for over 25 years and has played a leading role in helping to shape the marketing communications industry in Vietnam today. We remain committed to continuing this legacy and are on a mission to help create the next generation of hybrid and fluid modern-marketing talent by making Ogilvy the “Best Place to Work” in Vietnam for GenZ by 2025.

We are looking for a talented Art Director, curious, lively, full of life and looking for a fantastic challenge within an international agency as Ogilvy. 

Responsibilities:

• Think conceptually and solve business problems presented by the client 
• Understand the importance of the “big idea” and how well the work reflects it within the framework of the clients’ brand 
• Understand the marketing objectives and demonstrate an ability to deliver the “message” through design 
• Create and conceptualize multiple concepts for new assignments 
• Assist in the preparation of presentation boards 
• Ability to execute ideas flawlessly-paying attention to design, layout and typography. 
• Contribute to the communication, demonstration and evolution of the creative product to clients at the highest possible standard 
• Interact with the client and account management to gain a total understanding of the client’s business strategy and the market in which it is competing 
• Comprehend communication strategies through creative briefings, and innovative ideas with copywriters. 
• Produce design drafts for teams and Clients based on different communication channels. 
• Act as the main force of visual execution and be responsible for quality control. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent degree in commercial arts or related field
• 4-5 years’ experience in Senior Designer/Art Director  
• Knowledge of Photoshop and Video editing tools will be a plus 
• Be able to execute concepts to a visual standard for client presentations 
• Should be able to oversee production of different media. 
• Understanding of brand, product, digital media, and how people interact with each of them 
• Proven ability to manage and organize multiple tasks and meet deadlines 
• Ability to direct creative teams, photographers and other 3rd party creative groups  
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other departments  
• Fluently at English and Vietnamese 
• A portfolio is required for this position