Creative Resource Lead

What You'll Do

• Work closely and be in constant dialogue with the CCO, as well as Creative Leads, to ensure upcoming projects are matched to creative talent with the appropriate skill set
• Optimize processes in partnership with creative, account and strategy leads
• Help maintain and build Ogilvy’s reputation for delivering award-winning work, on-time and on-budget
• Proactively identify issues and barriers that may compromise creative quality, deadlines, client relationships or team spirit
• Lead and manage the agency’s creative awards submissions for international and local awards shows
• Build relationships with global Resource Leads to deliver on Ogilvy’s Borderless Creativity vision
• Assign and track work internally and externally
• Form healthy, positive and nurturing relationships with each creative, helping them work through challenges, meet their goals and grow
• Coordinate career conversations with the CCO, CDs and People Team
• Anticipate freelance needs and proactively manage and build on a pre-existing network of contacts.
• Prepares documentation approvals for all freelance hires
• Manage NDA documentation
• Assists in managing the production of new business presentations and materials as needed

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of agency experience in operations or similar role
• Outstanding project management skills
• Natural communicator and negotiator
• Self-motivator who enjoys a fast-paced environment
• Solution-oriented, resourceful, meticulous, positive
• Working knowledge of all advertising media (TV, digital, out-of-home, design, etc.)
• Ability to converse in both English and French, is an asset

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.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

Salary Range

$45,000—$95,000 USD

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.