Senior Art Director (Future Opportunity)

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. SeniorArt Director You lead with ideas. You know how to take a strategy and turn it into a concept that holds together across channels. You can see the idea clearly, shape it, and carry it through into execution without losing strength. You partner closely withwriters. You build ideas together, not inasilo. You know how to push thinking, challenge it, and refine it until it is simple, clear, and worth making. You care about how the work looks and feels, but you know that craft is in service of the idea. Typography, image, motion, composition. You use them deliberately to bring the concept to life. You lead through the work. You make decisions, guide teams, and ensure what goes out connects and performs in the real world. We build campaigns and systems that need to hold together across audiences, formats, and constraints. 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, andtake 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. Asa SeniorArt Director,you'll: • 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 You'llneed: • 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 Additionalprofessionalattributes: • 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 What success looks like: • Ideas that are clear, strong, and hold together from concept through execution • Work that connects with audiences and performs in the real world • A visible impact on both the thinking and the quality of the work • Teams that deliver strong creative under real constraints What we offer: • 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 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 theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEOpolicy. 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 withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please [email protected] we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more aboutworkplacediscriminationrightsor our benefit offerings which are included in theTransparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct. 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 orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance [email protected]. Weare dedicated to providingthe 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: $89,649.00 - $152,404.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)