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At ICF Next, we help organizations turn complex issues into human ideas that build understanding, influence behavior, and inspire action. Our work spans private- and public-sector clients, and we’re looking for an Associate Creative Director, Art to help lead it.\nYou’ll lead major assignments across diverse client portfolios-developing visual concepts and campaign systems that build brands, clarify complex topics, and motivate people to act. This is high-stakes, high-impact work, and it demands strong ideas, exceptional craft, and confident creative leadership.\nWho You Are\nYou’re an art director ready to lead at a broader level. You know how images, type, structure, and pacing work together to tell a compelling story. You elevate design and art direction, develop strong concepts and campaign visuals, and understand how art and copy work together across an integrated system.\nYou’re still close to the work. You guide art directors and designers, give clear direction, and protect the visual integrity of an idea from concept through production. You present with confidence, make sound recommendations with limited oversight, and help teams deliver work that feels cohesive, thoughtful, and well crafted.\nThe Role\nYou’ll lead visual concept and craft for major assignments inside a large, mission-driven creative studio. From integrated campaigns to social content to video storytelling, you’ll shape work across platforms, audiences, and sectors while raising the creative standard.\nYou’ll partner closely with copy, strategy, account teams, and production. You’ll present to clients, mentor the art team, and provide clear direction to designers, makers, and external partners. You’ll lead day-to-day creative practice, manage complex stakeholder needs, and help senior leaders maintain standards and develop talent.\nLocation: For select accounts, we are seeking candidates based in the Los Angeles metro area who can bring strong local market knowledge and connect with clients and communities in the region.\nWhat You'll Do\nLead visual concepts and art direction for major assignments across diverse client portfolios\nTranslate briefs into strong ideas, campaign visuals, and cohesive design systems\nDirect integrated work across digital, social, video, experiential, and earned media\nProtect the visual integrity of ideas from concept through production\nGuide and mentor art directors and designers toward stronger execution\nPartner with copywriters and strategists to shape clear, compelling stories\nPresent work persuasively to clients and internal stakeholders\nLead multiple assignments with urgency, quality, and limited oversight\nHelp maintain creative standards, develop talent, and strengthen collaboration\nWhat You Bring\nRequired Qualifications\n7+ years of relevant creative experience in an agency or studio, including demonstrated leadership\nA strong portfolio rooted in art direction, visual concept, design craft, and integrated campaign work\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience developing behavior-change campaigns that motivate measurable action\nExperience working across private- and public-sector clients\nA degree in art direction, design, or a related discipline-or equivalent professional experience\nFluency in emerging creative technology, including AI-supported workflows\nTraits We Value\nStrong conceptual thinking and visual storytelling skills\nConfidence directing integrated work across art and copy\nThe ability to give clear, useful creative direction\nStrong presentation and communication skills\nA collaborative approach and sound judgment\nAgility in dynamic, high-pressure environments\nPassion for craft, design, and the details that make an idea stronger\nThe ability to inspire others while staying close to the work\nLet’s build something powerful.\nIf this sounds like you, send us your resume and portfolio. We’d love to see your work.\nWorking at ICF\nICF 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.\nWe will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.\nWork Authorization and Sponsorship\nAll candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. 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