Digital Designer

About Ogilvy and WPP

Ogilvy has been a leader in creating impactful, trendsetting ideas for brands for over 75 years. The company thrives on Borderless Creativity, blending intelligence, imagination, and influence across disciplines such as advertising, sports and entertainment, PR and social, consulting, and health. Operating through more than 120 offices in 90 countries, Ogilvy has earned recognition as Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and is ranked the top global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC for four consecutive years. Ogilvy is a part of WPP, a trusted partner for global brands, offering integrated media intelligence, creativity, production, enterprise solutions, and strategic counsel.

WPP itself is a comprehensive growth partner for leading brands worldwide, combining media intelligence, creative expertise, production capabilities, and strategic advice powered by its agentic marketing platform, WPP Open.

Business Unit and Role Context

This position is within Ogilvy One (WPP Enterprise Solutions) under the Design team and is based in Auckland. It offers permanent employment.

Position Overview

The Digital Designer plays an essential role in Ogilvy One's design team, tasked with producing polished, brand-aligned digital assets across various channels including websites, social media, EDMs, and app interfaces. This role works closely with the CX + Digital and Digital Project Directors to effectively translate and manifest XD and CX experiences with meticulous craftsmanship and consistency.

The role provides opportunities for collaboration with the UX/CX team in Australia to foster skills development and teamwork within a supportive environment. The ideal candidate is a mid-level designer experienced in handling multiple formats, offering ideas, responding constructively to feedback, and growing professionally in a dynamic agency setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design brand-consistent digital assets across websites, landing pages, social media platforms, EDMs, display ads, and app experiences using Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud tools.
• Interpret briefs, brand conventions, campaign ideas, and UX requirements to create refined design solutions that are purpose-fit and channel-optimized.
• Collaborate actively with team members to maintain creative standards and promote capability building.
• Coordinate with CX, UX, copywriting, development, and production teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables.
• Adapt creative content effectively across various channels while preserving brand consistency, integrity, and high design standards.
• Support concept ideation through producing layouts, mock-ups, design system components, and presentation-ready visuals.
• Maintain organized design files, prototypes, and asset libraries to streamline review and production workflows.
• Participate constructively in internal and client reviews, refining outputs based on feedback.
• Keep abreast of the latest digital design trends, platform standards, and innovative AI tools that can enhance design workflow and quality.
• Exhibit strong organizational capabilities, adeptness at multitasking, and meticulous file management.
• Communicate clearly and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Embrace responsible use of AI during ideation and production to enhance efficiency and creativity where suitable.

Required Qualifications and Attributes

• A minimum of three years' experience in digital design and content creation within the industry.
• A substantial digital portfolio showcasing diversity, excellence in craft, and attention to detail across multiple brands and digital channels.
• Expertise in design tools including Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; familiarity with After Effects or motion graphics tools is a plus.
• Strong grasp of design principles such as layout, typography, hierarchy, brand systems, and digital-specific design considerations.
• Experience producing assets for websites, social media, EDM, and app interfaces, with awareness of responsive design and platform guidelines.
• Previous experience in agency or fast-paced corporate environments is advantageous.

Employee Benefits and Culture

• Access to global career opportunities within the Ogilvy and WPP networks.
• 16 weeks of paid, gender-neutral parental leave for all parents and caregivers.
• Early access to WPP’s AI platform, WPP Open, to support innovation.
• An inclusive workplace culture promoting belonging and individual flourishing.
• Personalized growth programs including coaching and continuous learning options.
• Additional time off including birthday leave, Summer Fridays, and loyalty leave.
• Health and fitness discounts, wellbeing initiatives, and mindfulness resources.
• Confidential counselling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Recognition programs to honor exceptional work and long-term contributions.
• Referral bonuses to encourage talent acquisition.
• Exclusive discounts on notable brands through perkSPACE.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Ogilvy values diversity and is committed to building a workplace that embraces varied perspectives, cultures, backgrounds, and identities, recognizing their role in driving transformative work. The company encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, persons with disabilities, and all other diverse groups. Equal opportunity and inclusion are core principles, ensuring respect and equal career progression opportunities for all employees. Accessibility accommodations during recruitment are provided upon request.

Contact for Accessibility Needs

Candidates requiring accommodations during the application process can reach out via email for support. This contact is designated exclusively for accommodation requests.