Associate Creative Director, Art — Lead Visual Concepts

ICF; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF Next in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Art to lead visual concepts and art direction across major client assignments. The role is onsite and requires 7+ years of relevant creative experience with a strong portfolio.

Responsibilities include translating briefs into ideas, directing integrated work, mentoring teams, and presenting work to clients and stakeholders. Candidates should have a background in art direction and design craft, with fluency in emerging

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant creative experience in an agency or studio, including demonstrated leadership.
• A strong portfolio showcasing art direction, visual concept, design craft, and integrated campaign work.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual concepts and art direction for major assignments.
• 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 to strengthen 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.
• Support creative standards, talent development, and collaboration across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Art direction

Visual storytelling

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in art direction/design

Tools

AI-powered workflows

Job description

ICF Next in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Art to lead visual concepts and art direction across major client assignments. The role is onsite and requires 7+ years of relevant creative experience with a strong portfolio.

Responsibilities include translating briefs into ideas, directing integrated work, mentoring teams, and presenting work to clients and stakeholders. Candidates should have a background in art direction and design craft, with fluency in emerging