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Description

Please note: 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.

You start with the idea. You can look at a brief and quickly see the best angle, the way in to tell the story and have it hold up across channels.

You partner closely with writers and strategists from the start, building and refining the work together. You push the thinking and help turn strategy and audience insights into compelling concepts worth making.

You’re an art director, and you’re in the thick of the work. You love the craft, but you know it’s in service of the idea. You design, build, and refine, bringing ideas to life across campaigns, digital experiences, and content.

We work on complex challenges where the stakes are real. The expectations are high. The opportunity to create meaningful work is real.

About ICF Next

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.

As an Art Director, you’ll :

Lead concept development in partnership with writers and strategists

Create compelling visual systems, campaigns, and brand worlds

L ead projects from planning to execution

Present with clarity and confidence

Manage multiple projects without sacrificing craft

Stay tapped into trends, new tools, and technologies

Work closely with production partners throughout execution

Collaborate across internal and external teams

You’ll need:

5+ years of art direction experience

A portfolio that shows strong ideas and polished execution across platforms

Photo and video direction fundamentals (light, composition, pacing)

Ability to turn strategy into compelling visual stories

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite + curiosity around AI tools

A bachelor’s degree in art, design, or equivalent experience in a related field.

Additional Professional Attributes:

Strong eye for typography, layout, color, and composition

Experience working across integrated campaigns

Ability to contribute to concept development and push the work forward

Confidence presenting work and engaging in creative discussions

Attention to detail and consistency

Ability to give and receive feedback in a collaborative environment

What we offer:

Flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options

Competitive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans

Ongoing training and development opportunities

A collaborative environment with opportunities to connect across teams

Opportunities to contribute to social impact and community initiatives

Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration . Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact Candidateaccommodation@icf.com for assistance.

Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer . Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our  EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email  Candidateaccommodation@icf.com  and we will be happy to assist . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more about  workplace discrimination righ t s or our benefit offerings which are included in the  Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted . This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at  candidateaccommodation@icf.com . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is : $74,090.00 - $125,954.00

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