Associate Creative Director, Art — Lead Visual Campaigns (Remote)

ICF; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF Next seeks an Associate Creative Director, Art to lead visual concepts and craft for major campaigns across diverse client portfolios. You will shape integrated work from concept through production, and mentor the art team while partnering with copy, strategy, and account teams.

You will present to clients, uphold design standards, and guide designers and makers to deliver cohesive, high-quality work that moves audiences and inspires action.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant creative experience in an agency or studio.
• Strong portfolio rooted in art direction, visual concept, design craft, and integrated campaign work.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual concepts and art direction for major assignments across diverse client portfolios
• Translate briefs into strong ideas, campaign visuals, and cohesive design systems
• Direct integrated work across digital, social, video, experiential, and earned media
• Protect the visual integrity of ideas from concept through production
• Guide and mentor art directors and designers toward stronger execution
• Partner with copywriters and strategists to shape clear, compelling stories
• Present work persuasively to clients and internal stakeholders
• Lead multiple assignments with urgency, quality, and limited oversight
• Help maintain creative standards, develop talent, and strengthen collaboration

Skills

Art direction

Campaign design

Leadership

Integrated campaigns

Education

Design degree

Tools

AI workflows

Job description

ICF Next seeks an Associate Creative Director, Art to lead visual concepts and craft for major campaigns across diverse client portfolios. You will shape integrated work from concept through production, and mentor the art team while partnering with copy, strategy, and account teams.

You will present to clients, uphold design standards, and guide designers and makers to deliver cohesive, high-quality work that moves audiences and inspires action.