Associate Art Director (Future Opportunity)
About The Position
This role is contingent upon contract award. While not an immediate opening, we are actively interviewing and may extend offers in anticipation of the award, with start dates dependent upon contract finalization. As an Associate Art Director, you will contribute to and help shape campaign ideas from the start, translating ideas into clear visual directions and systems. You will develop layouts, compositions, and visual approaches, help define how ideas show up across channels, and guide and refine design execution for quality and consistency. You will work across disciplines to bring ideas to life and present work with clear visual rationale, managing multiple deliverables. ICF Next brings together strategy, creativity, data, and technology to solve real problems for organizations facing complex challenges across energy, public health, climate, and more. The work is not just about communication; it is about helping people understand, engage, and take action. Our teams build integrated campaigns and experiences that connect with people and hold together across channels. The work needs to be clear, useful, and built to perform.
Requirements
- 5+ years of art direction experience
- A portfolio that shows strong ideas and polished execution across platforms
- Photo and video direction fundamentals (light, composition, pacing)
- Ability to turn strategy into compelling visual stories
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite + curiosity around AI tools
- A bachelor’s degree in art, design, or equivalent experience in a related field.
Nice To Haves
- Strong eye for typography, layout, color, and composition
- Ability to extend and maintain visual systems
- Experience working across campaigns and formats
- Attention to detail and consistency
- Confidence contributing to creative discussions
Responsibilities
- Contribute to and help shape campaign ideas from the start
- Translate ideas into clear visual directions and systems
- Develop layouts, compositions, and visual approaches
- Help define how ideas show up across channels
- Guide and refine design execution for quality and consistency
- Work across disciplines to bring ideas to life
- Present work with clear visual rationale
- Manage multiple deliverables
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options
- Competitive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A collaborative environment with opportunities to connect across teams
- Opportunities to contribute to social impact and community initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
