--- title: 'Digital Designer at Ogilvy Australia' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/digital-designer-ogilvy-australia-auckland-jyzextyb16y6' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Digital Designer at Ogilvy Australia - **Company:** Ogilvy Australia - **Location:** Auckland, New Zealand - **Posted:** 2026-08-11 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ogilvyaus/jobs/4723004005 ## Job description Business unit: Ogilvy One (WPP Enterprise Solutions) Team: Design Location: Auckland Employment type: Permanent ## ABOUT THE ROLE The Digital Designer is a key member of the Ogilvy One design team, responsible for producing high-quality, on-brand digital assets across web, social media, EDM, and app channels. This role sits within the Ogilvy One New Zealand team and works closely with the CX + Digital Director and Digital Project Director to bring XD and CX experiences to life with strong craft, consistency, and attention to detail. The role will also offer the chance to collaborate with the UX/CX team in Australia, allowing this person to work together, learn, and develop their skills within a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate is a confident mid-level designer who can execute across multiple formats, contribute ideas, respond well to feedback, and continue to grow their craft in a fast-paced agency environment. ## WHAT YOU'LL DO - Create on-brand digital assets across websites, landing pages, social media, EDMs, display formats, and app experiences using Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud. - Translate briefs, brand guidelines, campaign ideas, and UX requirements into polished design solutions that are fit for purpose and channel-ready. - Collaborate to develop work, build capability, and ensure output aligns to team standards and creative expectations. - Work with CX, UX, copywriters, developers, and production teams to deliver work accurately and on time. - Adapt and resize creative and content across channels and formats while maintaining consistency, brand integrity, and design quality. - Support concept development through layouts, mock-ups, components, design systems, and presentation-ready visuals. - Prepare organised design files, prototypes, and handover assets that support smooth review and production workflows. - Participate in internal and client reviews, take feedback constructively, and refine work to meet requirements. - Stay current with digital design trends, platform specifications, and emerging AI-enabled tools that support better workflow and craft. - Strong organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and a high standard of file hygiene and detail. - Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset when working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. - A willingness to explore and use AI responsibly to support ideation, production efficiency, and the design process where appropriate ## WHAT YOU'LL BRING - Around 3+ years of industry experience, with a strong focus on digital design and content production. - A strong digital portfolio that demonstrates craft, versatility, and attention to detail across a range of brands and digital channels. - Proficiency in Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Experience with After Effects or other motion/content tools is advantageous. - Solid understanding of layout, typography, hierarchy, brand systems, and designing for digital environments. - Experience creating assets for web, social media, EDM, and app interfaces, with awareness of responsive and platform-specific considerations. - Agency or fast-paced in-house experience is preferred. ## WHY YOU'LL LOVE OGILVY - Global opportunities – Access career pathways, projects and connections across the Ogilvy and WPP network. - 16 weeks paid parental leave – Gender-neutral leave for all parents and caregivers. - Leading AI tools – Exclusive access to WPP Open, our global AI platform. - Inclusive culture – A workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. - Career development – Personalised growth plans, coaching and ongoing learning opportunities. - Extra time off – Birthday leave, Summer Fridays and loyalty leave. - Wellbeing support – Health and fitness discounts, wellbeing programs and mindfulness resources. - Employee Assistance Program – Free and confidential counselling support. - Recognition and rewards – Celebrating great work and long-term contribution. - Referral bonuses – Earn rewards for introducing great talent. - Exclusive discounts – Savings on major brands through perkSPACE. At Ogilvy, inclusivity is essential to our success. We're committed to building a workplace that embraces various perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, knowing that diverse teams drive more impactful work. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori, people with disabilities, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, all ages, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, nationalities, and family structures. We believe everyone thrives when they can be themselves. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know: ogv-au-careers@ogilvy.com ## #LI-HF1 ## About Ogilvy Australia ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Ogilvy Australia is an award‑winning integrated creative network that helps brands and people create impact through advertising, PR, experience, consulting and health. - **Entity Type**: Public (subsidiary of WPP) - **Headquarters**: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - **Founded**: 1977 (as the Australian office of Ogilvy, which was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy) - **Founders**: David Ogilvy (parent company); the Australian entity was established as a local office of the global network. ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Advertising Services / Marketing Communications - **Target customers**: B2B and B2C; works with large enterprises and brands across Australia and the APAC region. - **Mission / Purpose**: “We inspire brands and people to impact the world” – creating iconic, culture‑changing, value‑driving ideas that deliver measurable results for clients. ## Products & Services Ogilvy Australia organises its capabilities into five core disciplines (all housed under the Ogilvy name): - **Advertising**: Creative campaigns, brand strategy, and full‑funnel media. - **Public Relations & Influence**: Earned media, influencer marketing, and reputation management. - **CX and Customer Relationship Design**: Customer experience strategy, loyalty programs, CRM, and data‑driven personalisation. - **Growth & Innovation**: Digital transformation, business consulting, product and venture incubation, behavioural science. - **Health**: Specialised healthcare and pharmaceutical marketing (regulatory‑compliant communications). Each discipline works together through a model called “borderless creativity” – assembling the right experts for each client challenge rather than operating in silos. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available (Ogilvy Australia is a private subsidiary of WPP, a public company). - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue not disclosed; estimated from headcount and industry benchmarks suggests a mid‑sized agency (revenue likely in the tens of millions AUD). - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Owned by WPP (one of the world’s largest advertising groups). Key clients include major Australian and global brands (not named in sources). - **Growth Signals**: - Ranked #1 Most Effective Network and #1 Most Creative Network in Australia (WARC Rankings). - 2024 Grand Effie winner (“Til it’s Done”). - APAC Effies Agency of the Year (2023). - Headcount of 122 employees (LinkedIn) – a 19.4% year‑on‑year decline (possibly due to restructuring). - Monthly web traffic of ~11,400 visits (+101.3% MoM, +37.3% YoY). - Conflicting reports on total headcount: Built In lists 227 total employees (including Auckland office?), while LinkedIn shows 122. Both figures cited as conflicting. ## Competitive Advantages - **Borderless creativity model**: A connected specialist structure that removes internal barriers, allowing the agency to flexibly “cast” the right talent from any discipline for any client brief. - **Award‑winning track record**: Consistently ranked among Australia’s most effective and creative agencies (Effies, WARC, Cannes Lions). - **Global network, local depth**: Backed by Ogilvy’s worldwide resources and WPP’s scale, but with deep local market understanding and a 40+‑year Australian heritage. - **Employer of Choice**: Won the Australian Business Awards “Employer of Choice” for six consecutive years (as of 2024) – the only agency to do so. ## Strategic Focus - **Deepening digital and AI capabilities**: Appointment of Sally Borda as Managing Partner & AI Lead signals a push to integrate generative AI and data‑driven tools into client work. - **Expanding CX and consulting**: The “Growth & Innovation” and “Customer Relationship Design” practices are positioned for high growth, helping clients navigate digital transformation. - **Nurturing talent pipeline**: Active involvement in AWARD School (a key source of new hires) and programs like JuniorCru indicate a focus on developing young creative talent. - **Hybrid / in‑office culture**: The agency operates with a strong in‑office presence (Melbourne office noted as “in‑office” on Built In); open roles are listed as in‑office, suggesting a return‑to‑office stance. ## Why Work Here - **Award‑winning creative culture**: Consistently recognised for both effectiveness and creativity – employees work on high‑profile, industry‑impacting campaigns. - **Employer of Choice (6 years)**: Strong HR practices, supportive environment, and focus on employee wellbeing. - **Perks**: Generous parental leave (family + childcare benefits), generous PTO/time off. - **Career development**: Clear paths for progression; many alumni move to other top agencies (TBWA, DDB, Clemenger, M&C Saatchi) or return to Ogilvy. - **Work‑style**: Predominantly in‑office (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane), with a collaborative, studio‑like atmosphere. Remote/hybrid options not highlighted – likely limited. - **Current openings**: As of the latest data, only 2–3 active vacancies (Account Executive, Revenue Accountant, Digital Producer), indicating a lean, selective hiring approach. ## Sources 1. [ogilvy.com.au](https://www.ogilvy.com.au/) – Company website 2. [ogilvy.com.au/careers](https://www.ogilvy.com.au/Careers) – Careers page 3. [linkedin.com/company/ogilvy-australia](https://au.linkedin.com/company/ogilvy-australia) – LinkedIn company page 4. [builtin.com/company/ogilvy-australia](https://builtin.com/company/ogilvy-australia) – Built In company profile 5. 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