Associate Creative Director, Art

ICF•Rockville, MD

6d•Remote

About The Position

This role is for an Associate Creative Director, Art at ICF Next, a company that helps organizations turn complex issues into human ideas that build understanding, influence behavior, and inspire action. The position involves leading major assignments across diverse client portfolios, developing visual concepts and campaign systems that build brands, clarify complex topics, and motivate people to act. It requires strong ideas, exceptional craft, and confident creative leadership.

Requirements

7+ years of relevant creative experience in an agency or studio, including demonstrated leadership
A strong portfolio rooted in art direction, visual concept, design craft, and integrated campaign work

Nice To Haves

Experience developing behavior-change campaigns that motivate measurable action
Experience working across private- and public-sector clients
A degree in art direction, design, or a related discipline—or equivalent professional experience
Fluency in emerging creative technology, including AI-supported workflows

Responsibilities

Lead visual concepts and art direction for major assignments across diverse client portfolios
Translate briefs into strong ideas, campaign visuals, and cohesive design systems
Direct integrated work across digital, social, video, experiential, and earned media
Protect the visual integrity of ideas from concept through production
Guide and mentor art directors and designers toward stronger execution
Partner with copywriters and strategists to shape clear, compelling stories
Present work persuasively to clients and internal stakeholders
Lead multiple assignments with urgency, quality, and limited oversight
Help maintain creative standards, develop talent, and strengthen collaboration