Log inSign up free
  • Home
  • Profile
  • Jobs
    • Applications
    • Career
    • Resume
    • Cover letters
  • Content
    • Posts
    • Media
  • Messages
  • Analytics
    • Overview
    • Pages
  • Portfolio
  • More tools
    • Hiring
  • Settings
All jobs
ICIcf logo

Icf

Nationwide Remote Office (US99), United States of America

Creative Director, Visual.

REMOTELEADERSHIP
Some problems are too important for ordinary thinking. How do you change behavior at scale? Build trust when trust is hard to earn? Make something complicated feel simple? Get millions of people to see things differently—and do something about it? These are the kinds of problems we work on at ICF Next. The stakes are high. The answers aren't obvious. And the work has to do more than look good. We're looking for a Creative Director who loves that kind of challenge. Someone with a restless imagination, exceptional instincts and the ability to turn a difficult brief into an idea that feels inevitable once you've seen it. Someone who knows great creative work doesn't happen by accident. It takes curiosity, conviction, craft and people who care enough to keep pushing. About ICF & ICF Next ICF is a global consulting and technology services company working on some of the most pressing challenges facing businesses, governments and communities. From energy and climate to public health, infrastructure and government, our teams bring deep expertise to problems that don't have easy answers. ICF Next brings creativity into that equation. We're writers, designers, strategists, technologists and creative thinkers working together to help organizations connect with people and move them to action. We have the creative ambition of an agency and access to the expertise of a global consultancy. That combination gives us an unusual opportunity: to understand difficult problems from the inside, find the human story and create work that makes a difference in the real world. There's no shortage of interesting briefs. The challenge is doing something extraordinary with them. The Role You'll lead creative across major client engagements, from the first conversation about a problem to the last detail of the finished work. You'll find the idea that makes everything click. Set the visual direction. Push the thinking. Bring writers, designers, strategists and producers together around a shared ambition. The work spans integrated campaigns, brand experiences, film, digital, social, experiential and whatever else the idea calls for. You'll be expected to have a point of view, make decisions, challenge work that isn't good enough and know when to let a better idea win. You'll also help shape the creative culture at ICF Next. Not through speeches about excellence, but through the work you make, the standards you set and the people you help develop. What You'll Do Find the idea. Get beneath the brief, ask better questions and turn complicated challenges into original, compelling creative concepts. Set the standard. Bring a sharp eye, strong art direction and a deep respect for design, storytelling and execution. Care about the big idea and every detail that makes it work. Make people care. Take subjects that can be technical, sensitive or difficult to explain and make them clear, relevant and human. Think beyond the medium. Lead creative across digital, social, film, video, experiential, paid media, out-of-home and emerging platforms. Start with the idea, not the format. Make the team better. Inspire, mentor and challenge creatives. Give useful feedback. Recognize talent. Create the conditions for people to do the best work of their careers. Stand behind the work. Present ideas with clarity and conviction. Build relationships with clients. Know how to push without making it personal, and how to protect a strong idea while making it stronger. Get it made. Work across disciplines, manage competing priorities and navigate the realities of complex projects without losing sight of what made the idea worth pursuing. Stay curious. Explore new tools, technologies and ways of working, including AI, without confusing what's new with what's good. Who You Are You came up through art direction or design, but you've never thought of yourself as just a visual person. You think in ideas. You understand the power of an image, the precision of a line of copy and the way everything comes together to tell a story. You have taste. You have opinions. You can explain both. You know the difference between a clever execution and a genuinely good idea. You can spot what's missing, see what's possible and help a team get there. You're comfortable leading a room, but you listen. You know how to sell an idea without overselling it. And you're not afraid to roll up your sleeves when the work needs you. You've worked on difficult briefs, with demanding clients and tight deadlines. You've learned that constraints aren't an excuse for mediocre work. Most importantly, you still get excited when something great comes together. You haven't lost the instinct to make it better. What You Bring Required Qualifications 12+ years of creative experience in an agency, design studio or comparable environment, including senior-level creative leadership. A portfolio that shows exceptional conceptual thinking, art direction, design craft and integrated creative work. Professional Skills Experience leading creative teams and developing campaigns across multiple channels. Strong visual storytelling, strategic thinking and presentation skills. The ability to take ambitious ideas from concept through production while managing complex projects, stakeholders and deadlines. Why ICF Next The problems we work on aren't always easy to explain. They don't always come with glamorous briefs or obvious answers. That's what makes them interesting. You get to work with people who know their subjects inside out, tackle challenges that affect how people live and make decisions, and bring your creative instincts to places where they're genuinely needed. There's room here for big ideas. For unexpected thinking. For the kind of work that makes you proud of what you do. If you believe the hardest problems deserve the best creative minds, we'd like to meet you. Show us your work. Show us how you think. Bot and Third-Party Applications Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact Candidateaccommodation@icf.com for assistance. Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Work Authorization and Sponsorship All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.   Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $131,256.00 - $223,134.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99) Need help? We're here: ICFCareerCenter@icf.com About ICF ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.
Pay
Not stated
Where
Nationwide Remote Office (US99), United States of America
Work
Remote
Type
Not stated
Posted
19 Oct, 2026
Apply on the original postingSign in to apply

Unverified board

more at Icf.

23 Oct, 2026

Icf

Social Media Strategist (Top Secret cleared)

ICIcf logo
  • Sales & Marketing

Washington, DC

Salary not listed

Details
23 Oct, 2026

Icf

Senior Consultant in research, analysis and evaluation -gender equality

ICIcf logo
  • Senior level

Brussels, Belgium

Salary not listed

Details
23 Oct, 2026

Icf

Senior Appian Developer- Remote

ICIcf logo
  • Senior level
  • Remote
  • Engineering

Reston, VA

Remote

Details

similar roles.

8 Oct, 2026

Rand Europe

Specialist Librarian - Freelance

RERand Europe logo
  • Contract

Cambridge +2

Contract

Details
2 Oct, 2026

Rand Europe

Senior Quantitative Evaluation Roles - Social Policy

RERand Europe logo
  • Full time
  • Senior level

Cambridge +2

Full time

Details
10 Aug, 2026

Quality Health Services

診所接待員 / 診所助理 Clinic Receptionist / Clinic Assistant (中環,無需經驗)

QHQuality Health Services logo
  • Full time

Central +1

Full time

Details
18 Sep, 2026

Quality Health Services

診所助理/ 接待員 Clinic Assistant/ Receptionist (Admiralty)

QHQuality Health Services logo

    Hong Kong

    Salary not listed

    Details
    5 Oct, 2026

    Public Cyprus

    Υπάλληλος Αποθήκης - Nicosia Mall

    PCPublic Cyprus logo
    • Full time

    Nicosia +1

    Full time

    Details
    22 Sep, 2026

    Public Cyprus

    Υπάλληλος Αποθήκης - My Mall, Λεμεσός

    PCPublic Cyprus logo
    • Full time

    Limassol +1

    Full time

    Details