Executive Creative Director

The Work : ICF is looking for an enthusiastic Executive Creative Director part-visionary part-realist and entirely creative. At ICF Next were looking for someone to lead a high-performing creative organization that delivers bold strategic and human-centered solutions across both government and commercial clients and whos also deeply loyal to mentoring and developing their highly talented creative team. This leader will oversee creative strategy team development and operational excellence for a 150 person creative group spanning design content motion and multimedia.

Job Location: This position requires that the job be performed in the United States. If you accept this position you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and also prohibits personal VPN connections.

• You may be asked to travel at least 10% to an ICF office or client site.
• Our core work hours are 10am - 4pm Eastern Time with the option to start earlier or work later depending on your time zone.

What You Will Do:

• Set and articulate the creative vision for the organization ensuring consistency innovation and impact across government and commercial portfolios.
• Champion a culture of creative excellence collaboration and accountability.
• Manage mentor and cultivate career development for the team including designers art directors copywriters production artists and developers at various experience levels. Knowing when to lead and when to listen.
• Always ensure visual communication is consistent and brand standards are met.
• Review work and provide constructive feedback. Challenge teams to find creative solutions that are always rooted in insights.
• Talk through and comfortably present campaign strategies and solutions to clients and/or upper management. Lead and/or support client pitches and proposals.
• Oversee team utilization profitability deliverables timelines and budgets. All the while remaining flexible yet firm.
• Remain involved in hiring and onboarding new hires along with determining appropriate workloads among the creative team.
• Keep clients informed by compiling analyzing and reporting results; forwarding plan projections and updates.

What You Will Bring With You:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent education and experience.
• 20 years of proven experience leading creative teams including managing and developing people.
• 10 years experience with health safety and social industry experience.
• 10 years experience with leading strategy for public awareness and education campaigns.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
• Candidate must reside in the U.S. be authorized to work in the U.S. and all work must be performed in the U.S.

What We Would Like You To Bring With You:

• Ability to effectively showcase capabilities and strategically position the agency within the local and global marketplace.
• Ability to leverage data insights and changing trends in technology to deliver creative solutions.
• Ability to attract retain and grow talent.
• Ability to self-organize priorities and conduct research on multiple projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in federal state and local government contracting.

Professional Skills:

• Good leadership and team-working skills.
• Highly effective analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively at all levels of the business.
• Organized detailed oriented and able to prioritize and multi-task.

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Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were 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 worlds 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.

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 and we will be happy to assist . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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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 . 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 :

$231370.00 - $393330.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

Required Experience:

Director