Art Director (Future Opportunity)

ICF Olson; United States; Remote; USD 74,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote/hybrid options

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Training and development

Job summary

ICF Next in the United States is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead concept development with writers and strategists, create compelling visual systems and brand worlds, and manage projects from planning to execution across campaigns, digital experiences, and content. This role is contingent upon contract award with start dates tied to finalization.

It offers flexible remote and hybrid work, competitive benefits, ongoing training, and opportunities to collaborate across teams and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of art direction experience.
• A portfolio showing 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in art, design, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development in partnership with writers and strategists.
• Create compelling visual systems, campaigns, and brand worlds.
• Lead projects from planning to execution.
• Present with clarity and confidence.
• Manage multiple projects without sacrificing craft.
• Stay tapped into trends, new tools, and technologies.
• Collaborate across internal and external teams.

Skills

Art direction experience

Portfolio quality

Photo & video direction

Visual storytelling

Collaboration & communication

Adobe Creative Suite

AI tools curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in art/design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job 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
• Lead 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

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 Nationwide Remote Office (US99) Need help? We're here: [e-mail]

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 [e-mail] 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 rights 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 [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

About ICF

ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.