Creative Director

Red Carrot • Alexandria, VA

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a hands-on Creative Director to lead our graphics, video production, and social media creative. This is a player-coach role who will set the creative direction and do the work: designing, editing, and producing alongside the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, film, marketing, or a related field
• 10+ years of creative experience across design, video, audio, and social/digital
• A strong portfolio showing design, video, and social media work (required with application)
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects); Figma a plus
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting federal government clients
• Familiarity with federal branding standards, Section 508, and plain language requirements
• Award-winning creative work

Responsibilities

• Translate creative briefs into creative direction across client campaigns and deliverables
• Personally design graphics, layouts, and visual assets, and lead video production from concept through final edit
• Oversee social media creative, including visual standards and platform-specific content
• Present and defend creative concepts with confidence in client and internal meetings
• Manage creative timelines, priorities, and production budgets across multiple projects
• Ensure all work complies with client brand and style guides, plain language guidance, and Section 508 accessibility requirements
• Identify and manage outside production partners (videographers, photographers, freelancers) as needed
• Support business development with proposal graphics and creative samples
• Guide and give feedback to designers, editors, and contractors

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees
• Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period
• Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment
• Flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior