Senior 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 a Senior Art Director, you will lead the development of ideas in partnership with writers and strategists. You will translate strategy into clear, compelling concepts that hold together across campaigns and systems, and define how ideas take shape across channels, setting a strong visual and experiential direction. You will ensure the work stays true to the core idea as it moves from concept through execution, and present and defend ideas with clarity, confidence, and a clear point of view. You will make decisions that balance concept, craft, and real-world constraints, and elevate the work at every stage, pushing for stronger ideas and better execution. You will ensure the work connects with audiences and performs in the real world. ICF Next brings together strategy, creativity, data, and technology to solve real problems. We work with 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. If it does not resonate, it does not work.
Requirements
- 8+ years of art direction or design experience
- A portfolio that shows strong conceptual thinking and visual execution
- Experience leading campaigns and partnering across disciplines
- Ability to generate and evolve ideas, not just execute them
- Strong eye for typography, layout, color, and composition
- Strong attention to detail and consistency
- Ability to use tools, including AI, while applying your own judgment
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of ideas in partnership with writers and strategists
- Translate strategy into clear, compelling concepts that hold together across campaigns and systems
- Define how ideas take shape across channels, setting a strong visual and experiential direction
- Ensure the work stays true to the core idea as it moves from concept through execution
- Present and defend ideas with clarity, confidence, and a clear point of view
- Make decisions that balance concept, craft, and real-world constraints
- Elevate the work at every stage, pushing for stronger ideas and better execution
- Ensure the work connects with audiences and performs in the real world
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options
- Competitive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A diverse and inclusive workplace
- 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
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
