Associate Creative Director, Art

Rockville, MD (Remote)

$108K/yr – $184K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

Job Summary

Lead and own the visual narrative and art direction for major campaigns, translating briefs into strong ideas, cohesive design systems, and integrated work while mentoring teams and presenting to clients.

  • Mentor art directors and designers toward stronger execution
  • Shape and shepherd cross-channel campaigns across digital, social, video, experiential, and earned media
  • Persuasively present work to clients and internal stakeholders

Job Description

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

Requirements

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

Preferred

  • Experience developing behavior-change campaigns that motivate measurable action
  • Experience working across private- and public-sector clients
  • A degree in art direction, design, or a related discipline—or equivalent professional experience
  • Fluency in emerging creative technology, including AI-supported workflows
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ICF

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ICF is a leading global solutions and technology provider. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

Founded in 1969
Reston, Virginia, USA
11K employees (647 in marketing)
71% recommend to a friend
80% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$108K/yr – $184K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Creative median pay in the United States

$110K/yr

Most pay falls between $83K and $155K. Based on 2,627 salaries.

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Funding

Total Funding
$59M
Last Raise
$29M
Grant, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2023
    Grant • $29M
  • Mar 2021
    Grant • $30M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
172.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$29K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
30.6%
Direct
47.7%
Referral
12.3%
Social
7.6%
Paid
1.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~10.7K
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Associate Creative Director, Art

ICF · Rockville, MD · Remote