Senior Art Director

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. 

About the Role  

Memac Ogilvy, a leading creative network in MENA and part of the global Ogilvy/WPP network, is seeking a Senior Art Director for our Beirut office. We are an integrated communications agency focused on "Making Brands Matter" through agile delivery and a strong people agenda. You'll join a diverse creative team, led by our Executive Creative Director, contributing to award-winning work in a competitive industry space.

What You’ll Do 

• Conceptualize & Execute: Develop and execute compelling visual concepts and designs for integrated campaigns, ensuring high-quality craft, brand adherence, and effective communication across various platforms, especially digital and social.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with creative partners, managers, and clients to translate briefs into visually engaging solutions, pushing creative boundaries and exploring new techniques, including leveraging AI tools.
• Manage & Deliver: Oversee campaigns from concept to completion, managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and ensuring all work is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality.
• Strategic Thinking: Understand client needs, market trends, and brand values to develop strategic, insightful creative solutions.
• Internal Relationships: Build strong relationships with internal departments (Account Management, Planning, Traffic) to ensure seamless project execution.

What You’ll Need  

• Experience: Proven experience in art direction with a strong portfolio showcasing excellent craft in design, typography, layout, and visual storytelling across integrated campaigns.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design software. Solid understanding of visual design principles, digital, and social media best practices. Basic to intermediate knowledge of AI tools for design, with a willingness to learn.
• Creative & Strategic Acumen: Ability to generate fresh, original ideas, translate strategic concepts into effective visuals, and articulate creative ideas clearly. Strong understanding of brand stewardship.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), strong listening skills, and a collaborative team-player attitude. Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure.
• Language: Native or near-native proficiency in Arabic (speaking, reading, writing) is mandatory.

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.