Creative Lead
Ogilvy is hiring a Creative Lead in Barcelona, Spain. Level rates it ; you can apply on Ogilvy.
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- Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include creative direction, social strategy and art direction.
- Level classifies it as a lead role.
- Level lists 113 other open roles at Ogilvy.
- The role was posted within the past two weeks.
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Drive global social and creator strategy for top brands by leading multi-platform creative campaigns.
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, and Facebook.
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.
Imagine yourself at Ogilvy.
Imagine you can help brands grow and increase their positive impact on society in a creative and meaningful way. And at the same time, you also grow. At Ogilvy, that’s our mission. We achieve this by bringing in people who are creative, strategic, bold, disruptive, curious, detail-oriented, proactive, enthusiastic, analytical, multidisciplinary, open-minded, and all the other good qualities you can think of.
Can you imagine being one of those people? Then, join our team!
We’re looking for a Creative Lead to join our team and drive the global social and creator strategy for one of the world’s leading FMCG brands.
This is a strategic and hands-on role, perfect for a creative who has evolved from an art direction backgroundinto leading multi-platform campaigns with a strong focus on social, collabs and creator-driven storytelling.
You’ll lead creative development from insight to execution — crafting concepts that transcend formats, inspire teams and perform across markets.
Responsabilities:
- Lead the creative vision and execution for all social-first and creator-led content across global markets.
- Translate global brand platforms into culturally relevant, platform-native ideas and creator collaborations.
- Partner with Strategy, Account and Production to ensure creative excellence and brand consistency.
- Ideate and oversee collaborations with influencers, creators and cultural partners, ensuring authenticity and impact.
- Mentor and guide a small creative team (art & copy), raising the bar in concepting, design and storytelling.
- Collaborate with global hubs to align creative approaches across regions and partners.
- Stay ahead of trends, formats and innovations in social, content and creator economy.
- Be the guardian of the brand’s tone, look & feel, and creative consistency across every touchpoint.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of creative experience, ideally starting as an Art Director and evolving into a Creative Lead / ACDrole.
- Proven track record developing social-first campaigns and creator collabs for global or regional brands.
- Deep understanding of platform-specific storytelling, digital culture and the creator ecosystem.
- Sharp visual sensibility and the ability to craft ideas that are as beautiful as they are effective.
- Experience leading creative teams and managing partner agencies or freelancers.
- Fluent presentation and communication skills in English (C2 level required).
- Curiosity, agility and passion for how creativity moves at the speed of culture.
And since you'll give this and much more, we also want to give you much more:
- A dynamic and creative work environment.
- High-profile clients and international brands.
- Full-time position.
- Hybrid format: 2 or 3 days in the office / 2 or 3 days remote work.
- Christmas, Easter, July, and August: FULL REMOTE.
- Flexible hours.
- Permanent contract with a six-month trial period.
- 22 working days of vacation per year + 12 extra days!
- Optional access to flexible compensation (health insurance, transportation, meals, and childcare).
- Ogilvy Wellness Program: Free psychological, legal, and financial support service. Discounts on physiotherapy and gyms.
- Ogilvy is recognized with the Family-Responsible Company (EFR) certification for its commitment to employee well-being and work-life balance.
If you’ve imagined yourself in this position, that’s a good sign. At Ogilvy, we want to work with the best talent—those who challenge us and make us better. People who are eager to experience an agency culture open to diversity as a principle and connectivity as a primary tool.
So, if you're nodding your head while reading this, send us your CV!
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.
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