freelance Art Directorogilvy

Job Description
Overview
Ogilvy Art Directorsare storytellers that use imagery and design to bring ideas to life. They lead brands into fresh creative territories through visual language, always mindful of how the work looks, how it feels, and how it works. They have an appreciation for and a sensitivity to color, type, composition and layout. They're design fundamentalists. Above all, they are problem solvers who approach projects with rational and innovative mindsets.
Responsibilities
On any given day you might
Brainstorm, craft stories and build brands through campaign level thinking and execution - whether through Film, Print, Radio, Outdoor, Activation, Digital, PR or Social
Cascade and translate key visuals to various BTL, OOH and Digital executions
Envision and create the design and visual language of a campaign
Present and sell ideas to our clients
Oversee the production of the different creative output for clients
Collaborate with Designers and Copywritersto execute the visual portion of a campaign
Partner with other disciplines to create the best possible work
Participate in initiatives to elevate the creative profile of Ogilvy
Qualifications
The ideal person
Has proven skills in the areas of conceptual, visual, and graphic design
Up to date with trends in photography, filmmaking, animation, design
Detail-oriented with a good eye for overall output
An interestin cultivating strong leadership skills
Is a fresh thinker who embraces challenges and new methods of thinking
Is comfortable thinking in a media-neutral manner
Is self-motivated with a positive attitude and strong communications skills
willing to be engaged as a freelancer
You bring
3+ years design experience in web, advertising (including Social)and typography
Proficiency in Mac OSX, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office and Acrobat