You’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.
Location: 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.
What You'll Do
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
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
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 Qualifications
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
Traits We Value
Strong conceptual thinking and visual storytelling skills
Confidence directing integrated work across art and copy
The ability to give clear, useful creative direction
Strong presentation and communication skills
A collaborative approach and sound judgment
Agility in dynamic, high-pressure environments
Passion for craft, design, and the details that make an idea stronger
The ability to inspire others while staying close to the work
Let’s build something powerful.
If this sounds like you, send us your resume and portfolio. We’d love to see your work.
- Working at ICF
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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
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.
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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.
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
$118,807.00 - $201,971.00
California Remote Office (CA99)
