Creative Director (Art), Energy Sector
About The Position
ICF Next is seeking a Creative Director to lead creative strategy and execution for major energy-sector clients within a large, mission-driven creative studio. This role involves developing integrated campaigns, social content, and video storytelling across various platforms. The Creative Director will collaborate with writers, designers, strategists, and account leads to produce effective and ambitious work, guiding the creative product from pitch decks to production with rigor and speed. The position is high-stakes, high-impact, demanding big ideas, sharp instincts, and bold leadership in shaping public understanding of energy, electrification, and resilience. For select accounts, candidates based in the Philadelphia or New Jersey area are preferred for their local market knowledge and ability to connect with clients and communities.
Requirements
- 12+ years of creative experience (agency or studio), including senior-level leadership
- A portfolio that showcases standout conceptual and executional work
Nice To Haves
- Experience in energy, sustainability, or behavior-change campaigns
- Fluency in emerging creative tech, including AI-supported workflows
- Strong strategic thinking and communication skills
- Comfort leading in dynamic, high-pressure environments
- A reputation for being collaborative, sharp, and easy to follow
- Visionary thinking grounded in strategy
- Ability to inspire, teach, and bring people with you
- Confidence in selling bold ideas
- Agility in the face of change
- Passion for the craft—design, storytelling, and everything in between
- Drive to lead with excellence, empathy, and urgency
Responsibilities
- Lead creative for top-tier energy accounts, translating briefs into breakthrough ideas
- Develop multi-channel campaigns—digital, social, video, experiential, and earned
- Mentor and direct creative teams toward high-impact execution
- Present work persuasively to internal and external stakeholders
- Operate with urgency, quality, and focus across simultaneous workstreams
- Bring a growth mindset—adapting to tech, tools, platforms, and shifting priorities
- Help shape a culture of creative excellence and collaboration
Benefits
- ICF is an equal opportunity employer
- Reasonable Accommodations are available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
