
Graphic Designer at Ogilvy (Makati, Philippines)
Ogilvy· Makati, Philippines·
Job description
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy more than 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity—innovating at the intersection of intelligence, imagination and influence, with experts across advertising, sports & entertainment, PR & social, consulting, and health collaborating seamlessly across more than 120 offices spanning 90 countries. Ogilvy was named Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC for the fourth consecutive year, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X,Instagram, andFacebook.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
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
A Designer should have an good grasp of visual design behavior and craftsmanship. The Designer is a critical player in bringing master campaigns to life across the final touchpoints of the consumer journey. They should have a solid grasp of visual design behavior, craftsmanship, and proficiency in mainstream design software. The successful candidate will be fully embedded with our client's team and will be on-site at client’s office thrice a week. You will act as Ogilvy’s on-the-ground creative ambassador, handling high-volume adaptation and shopper design requirements directly aligned with the client's daily operational needs, while remaining a core part of Team Ogilvy/WPP. A Designer in this role focuses heavily on the adaptation and rollout of visual design outputs, specializing in Shopper Marketing, Point-of-Sale Materials (POSM), e-commerce assets, and localized brand cascades. The ideal person is highly detail-oriented, possesses a strong sense of collaboration, and understands crucial brand standards required to maintain a consistent design aesthetic. He/she must be able to multitask various adaptation projects and formats while maintaining a gold-standard quality of output. Experience in shopper marketing is a strong advantage, but a rigorous eye for design adaptation is the primary requirement.
What You’ll Do
Brand Execution & Guardianship
- Deeply understand the Client's brand guidelines, visual identity, and specific layout requirements.
- Act as a meticulous guardian of brand consistency when adapting global or regional toolkits for local use or specific retail channels.
Brief Comprehension & Application
- Thoroughly read and understand daily creative briefs, specifically looking out for shopper path-to-purchase and channel-specific requirements (retail, e-commerce, digital).
- Understand the technical specifications, structural realities, and limitations of the formats being designed (e.g., printed POSM vs. digital banners).
Design & Adaptation Craft
- Under the guidance of senior creatives and client stakeholders, adapt and produce high-quality materials, translating master Key Visuals (KVs) into various formats, sizes, and specs.
- Complete the daily design and adaptation work independently, accurately, and at speed in an embedded environment.
- Demonstrate strong time management skills to handle high-volume adaptations and meet tight client deadlines.
- Maintain strict attention to detail in typography, color-matching, layout adjustments, and image resizing.
- Note: Prior experience in Shopper Marketing (understanding retail environments, gondolas, endcaps, shelf-talkers) is a plus, but a willingness to learn is required.
Collaboration & Professionalism
- Be passionate about design craft; take pride in ensuring even the smallest adaptations meet both the client's expectations and the Ogilvy standard of excellence.
- Collaborate seamlessly with Final Art/DTP and production teams (both agency and client-side) to ensure files are print-ready and technically sound.
- Manage stress and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
- Be a professional ambassador for Ogilvy/Team WPP while on-site—be humble, respectful, and communicative to create a highly functional working environment.
- Abide by the WPP Code of Business Conduct.
What You’ll Need
- Experience: At least 2 years of professional experience in graphic design or creative production, preferably within an advertising agency, in-house design team, or printing studio.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in industry-standard design software (Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Familiarity with 3D rendering basics or structural design for POSM is a strong advantage.
- Production Knowledge: A solid understanding of print production processes, including setting up files with correct bleed, die-lines, CMYK vs. RGB color spaces, and resolution limits.
- Portfolio Strength: A portfolio demonstrating a meticulous eye for detail, strong typography, layout skills, and specific examples of multi-channel campaign rollouts or format adaptations.
- Agility & Temperament: Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Must be highly organized, capable of multitasking, and comfortable receiving direct, real-time feedback from the client.
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.
Why work at Ogilvy
- Culture: People-first philosophy rooted in David Ogilvy’s original vision; strong commitment to inclusion and employee well-being.
- Employee Resource Groups: Nine global “Communities” (Roots, Somos, Black Diaspora, Proud, Parents & Carers, etc.) fostering belonging and professional networking.
- Learning & Development: Best-in-class training programs and career growth opportunities, with mentorship from senior leaders.
- Work Environment: Global opportunities across 132 offices; hybrid/remote policies vary by region and role (not universally disclosed, but flexibility is common in agency settings).
- Perks: Access to a vast global network of experts, exposure to high-profile brands, and a creative, collaborative atmosphere.