At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead client relationships and oversee integrated advertising campaigns across FMCG and government sectors.
- Company: Join Ogilvy, a global leader in creative excellence and impactful brand strategies.
- Benefits: Flexible freelance role with opportunities to work on diverse projects and grow your skills.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and empowering all voices.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that drives culture-changing ideas and makes a real impact.
- Qualifications: Proven experience as an Account Director with strong communication and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
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.
We’re looking for an experienced Freelance Account Director to join Ogilvy Advertising, working across two key accounts spanning FMCG and government. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, hands-on senior account leader who can seamlessly manage multiple stakeholders, drive great work and build strong client relationships across diverse categories.
About The Role
As Freelance Account Director, you’ll play a key role in leading client relationships, overseeing integrated campaign delivery and ensuring the team consistently delivers strategically strong, creatively excellent work. Splitting your time across two accounts, you’ll bring the ability to adapt to different client needs, navigate complex stakeholder environments and keep projects moving in a fast-paced agency setting.
What You’ll Do
- Lead client relationships, building trust and acting as a strategic partner across both accounts.
- Oversee integrated advertising campaigns from briefing and creative development through to production and execution.
- Manage multiple projects, priorities and timelines across two distinct client portfolios.
- Work closely with creative, strategy, production and media teams to deliver high-quality work.
- Provide clear direction to account teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on brief and to a high standard.
- Navigate complex stakeholder environments, confidently managing feedback, expectations and approvals.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen client partnerships and provide proactive recommendations.
- Manage budgets, resourcing, scopes and project profitability.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience as an Account Director within an integrated agency.
- Strong experience leading integrated campaigns and managing senior client relationships.
- The ability to confidently manage multiple accounts, stakeholders and competing priorities.
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
- Strong commercial acumen, including experience managing budgets and agency resources.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to hit the ground running.
- A collaborative leadership style and the ability to bring teams together to deliver great work.
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.
If you require any accessibility adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know: ogv-au-careers@ogilvy.com
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.
Freelance Account Director in Sydney employer: Ogilvy Australia
Ogilvy is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture in the heart of Sydney, where creativity and strategic thinking thrive. As a Freelance Senior Account Manager, you'll enjoy the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals on innovative campaigns while benefiting from a supportive environment that values diversity and personal growth. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on building strong client relationships, Ogilvy ensures that every team member can contribute meaningfully and have fun along the way.
