Senior Art Director (Future Opportunity)

Reston, VA (Hybrid)

$90K/yr – $152K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end concept-to-execution process for campaigns, turning strategy into compelling, channel-spanning ideas and defending them with a clear point of view.

  • Lead the development of ideas in partnership with writers and strategists.
  • Translate strategy into clear concepts that hold together across campaigns and systems.
  • Define how ideas take shape across channels, setting a strong visual and experiential direction.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of ideas in partnership with writers and strategists
  • Translate strategy into clear, compelling concepts that hold together across campaigns and systems
  • Define how ideas take shape across channels, setting a strong visual and experiential direction
  • Ensure the work stays true to the core idea as it moves from concept through execution
  • Present and defend ideas with clarity, confidence, and a clear point of view
  • Make decisions that balance concept, craft, and real-world constraints
  • Elevate the work at every stage, pushing for stronger ideas and better execution
  • Ensure the work connects with audiences and performs in the real world

Requirements

  • 8+ years of art direction or design experience
  • A portfolio that shows strong conceptual thinking and visual execution
  • Experience leading campaigns and partnering across disciplines

Preferred

  • Ability to generate and evolve ideas, not just execute them
  • Strong eye for typography, layout, color, and composition
  • Strong attention to detail and consistency
  • Ability to use tools, including AI, while applying your own judgment

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options
  • Competitive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • A diverse and inclusive workplace
  • A collaborative environment with opportunities to connect across teams
  • Opportunities to contribute to social impact and community initiatives
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We’re ICF Next, your strategic partner for engagement and transformation.Our passion is to help you make the change you need to succeed. We are mission-driven creatives, communicators, strategists and technologists. Part of global consultancy ICF, we're working to improve the world in areas from energy to health to transportation and beyond. From strategy to execution, we create the kind of change that brings you closer to the people you serve: citizens, colleagues, and entire communities.

Reston, Virginia, USA
553 employees (249 in marketing)
60% recommend to a friend
68% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
584.9M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$29K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
17.6%
Direct
57.3%
Referral
14.1%
Social
10.3%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~553

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
188 (34% of company)

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