Senior Art Director (Future Opportunity)

ICFReston, VA
Remote

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 with ideas, transforming strategy into compelling concepts that hold together across channels. You will partner closely with writers, building ideas collaboratively and refining them to be simple, clear, and impactful. Craftsmanship in typography, image, motion, and composition will be used deliberately to bring concepts to life. You will lead through your work, making decisions, guiding teams, and ensuring that the final output connects with audiences and performs in the real world. The work involves building integrated campaigns and systems that need to be cohesive across diverse audiences, formats, and constraints.

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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