Creative Director (Art)

Designer Jobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 131,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Creative Director (Art) for select energy-sector clients in Philadelphia, PA. This onsite role supports creative strategy and execution across major accounts, with the opportunity to shape multi-channel work and mentor teams.

You will lead the creative direction, present work to stakeholders, and collaborate with writers, strategists, and account leads to produce ambitious, effective results in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of creative experience (agency or studio), including senior-level leadership.
• A portfolio demonstrating standout conceptual and executional work.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative direction for energy accounts and translate briefs into breakthrough ideas.
• Develop multi-channel campaigns across digital, social, video, experiential, and earned formats.
• Mentor and direct creative teams to deliver high-quality execution.
• Present work persuasively to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage multiple workstreams with urgency, quality, and focus.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with writers, designers, strategists, and account leads.
• Drive creative product and team performance from pitch to production with rigor.

Skills

Creative leadership

Portfolio presentation

Strategic thinking

Mentorship

Tools

AI-assisted workflows

Job description

ICF is hiring a Creative Director (Art) for select energy-sector clients in a high-stakes, mission-driven environment. This onsite role in Philadelphia, PA supports creative strategy and execution across major accounts, with the opportunity to shape multi-channel work, mentor teams, and influence outcomes for industry-leading clients.

Pay range: $131,256.00 - $223,134.00 per year. Location: Philadelphia, PA (onsite). For select accounts, candidates may be based in the Philadelphia or New Jersey area to bring strong local market knowledge and strengthen connections with clients and communities.

What you will do

• Lead creative direction for top-tier energy accounts, translating briefs into breakthrough ideas
• Develop multi-channel campaigns across digital, social, video, experiential, and earned formats
• Mentor and direct creative teams to support high-impact, high-quality execution
• Present work persuasively to internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain urgency, quality, and focus while managing multiple simultaneous workstreams
• Apply a growth mindset to adapt to evolving tech, tools, platforms, and shifting priorities
• Help build a culture of creative excellence and collaboration
• Collaborate cross-functionally with writers, designers, strategists, and account leads to produce work that is ambitious and effective
• Drive creative product and team performance, guiding deliverables from pitch decks through production with rigor, speed, and creative edge

What you bring

• 12+ years of creative experience (agency or studio), including senior-level leadership
• A portfolio demonstrating standout conceptual and executional work

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in energy, sustainability, or behavior-change campaigns
• Fluency in emerging creative tech, including AI-supported workflows
• Strong strategic thinking and communication skills
• Comfort leading in dynamic, high-pressure environments
• A collaborative, sharp, and easy-to-follow working style
• Visionary thinking grounded in strategy
• Ability to inspire, teach, and bring people along
• Confidence in selling bold ideas
• Agility in the face of change
• Passion for craft, including design and storytelling
• Drive to lead with excellence, empathy, and urgency

Application and accommodation notes

Reasonable accommodations are available in all phases of the application and employment process. If you need an accommodation for disability or religious purposes related to the application process, contact [e-mail].

AI usage policy

At ICF, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (in-person or virtual) is not permitted. If an accommodation is needed that involves AI, candidates should contact [e-mail] in advance.

Equal opportunity

ICF is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered. All information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Candidate AI usage policy and pay range: Nationwide Remote Office (US99). Pay range based on full-time employment is $131,256.00 - $223,134.00.