Associate Strategy Director

About Ogilvy  

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

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  

The Associate Strategy Director is a highly skilled strategist and emerging leader within the agency, working closely with the Head of Strategy to develop and execute impactful brand and communication strategies. Crucially, you possess a strong point of view on creative excellence, using it to shape and elevate the creative work produced by the agency. You will independently lead strategic planning for designated clients, contribute to new business efforts, and mentor junior strategists. This role offers a unique opportunity to hone your leadership skills, develop your strategic vision, and contribute to the growth of both our clients and the agency.

What You’ll Do 

Client Management

• Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a strategic partner and advisor.
• Manage client expectations, project timelines, and budgets effectively.
• Proactively identify opportunities to expand the scope of client engagements.

Strategy

• Lead the development and execution of strategic plans for assigned clients.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and consumer insights gathering.
• Develop brand positioning, messaging, and communication strategies.
• Lead or significantly contribute to new business pitches, demonstrating strategic thinking and innovative approaches.
• Mentor and guide junior strategists, providing feedback and support on their work.

Creative Leadership

• Collaborate with creative teams to develop impactful and innovative campaigns, bringing your own distinct creative perspective to the table.
• Provide clear and insightful creative briefs that inspire and guide the creative process.
• Ensure strategic alignment throughout the creative process, pushing for work that is both strategically sound and creatively exceptional.
• Champion creative excellence within the agency, actively seeking opportunities to elevate the quality and impact of our creative output.
• Provide constructive feedback to creative teams, helping them to refine and strengthen their ideas.

Leadership & People Management

• • • Actively participate in the development and growth of junior strategists.
    • Provide regular feedback and coaching.
    • Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.

Development & Growth

Progression to Strategy Director is based on demonstrated leadership capabilities, consistent delivery of exceptional strategic work, successful mentorship of junior team members, and a proven ability to contribute to agency growth. Success in this role will be measured by contribution to business & brand health, client engagement, pitch win rate, 360 feedback, awards, and more.

 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.  

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. 

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. 

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve.  This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.