Creative Director, Energy Sector (Los Angeles Based)

ICF • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

ICF Next is seeking a Creative Director to lead creative strategy and execution for major energy-sector clients. The role focuses on marquee client portfolios and campaigns that shape public understanding of energy, electrification, and resilience, spanning integrated campaigns, social content, and video storytelling. The Creative Director will guide creative work and teams across the process, from pitch decks through production, working with writers, designers, strategists, and account leads to deliver effective, ambitious work.

The position is aimed at a visual leader with an art direction background and strong storytelling instincts, who can bring together imagery and language to make clear, compelling work. The Creative Director will lead and mentor teams, present ideas persuasively, and adapt to changing priorities and creative technologies. For select accounts, candidates should be based in the Los Angeles metro area and bring local market knowledge and the ability to connect with clients and communities in the region.

Requirements

• 12 or more years of creative experience in an agency or studio, including senior-level leadership.
• A portfolio showcasing standout conceptual and executional work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in energy, sustainability, or behavior-change campaigns.
• Fluency in emerging creative technology, including AI-supported workflows.
• Strong strategic thinking and communication skills.
• Comfort leading in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
• A collaborative, sharp, and clear leadership style.
• Visionary thinking grounded in strategy.
• Ability to inspire, teach, and bring people along.
• Confidence selling bold ideas.
• Agility in the face of change.
• Passion for design, storytelling, and the craft of creative work.
• Ability to lead with excellence, empathy, and urgency.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative for top-tier energy accounts, translating briefs into breakthrough ideas.
• Develop multi-channel campaigns across digital, social, video, experiential, and earned media.
• Mentor and direct creative teams toward high-impact execution.
• Present work persuasively to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage simultaneous workstreams with urgency, quality, and focus.
• Adapt to changes in technology, tools, platforms, and priorities.
• Help shape a culture of creative excellence and collaboration.
• Guide creative work from pitch decks through production.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed