Creative Director (Art), Energy Sector

Whats the most urgent global conversation today
Energy. How we power our homes cities carsand our increasingly AI-driven livesisnt just a policy issue its a human one. At ICF Next we help utilities public agencies and clean energy pioneers move millions toward more sustainable choices. Were looking for a Creative Director to help lead that charge.

Youll take on a set of marquee client portfoliosdeveloping campaigns that shape public understanding of energy electrification and resilience. This is high-stakes high-impact work and it demands big ideas sharp instincts and bold leadership.

Who You Are

Youre not just a makeryoure a leader with vision. A visual major with an art direction background you understand how images type structure and pacing work together to tell a compelling you may come from art directionbut you think like a storyteller. You understand how visuals and words work together to move people. You see the story arc in everything and you know when to lead with imagery when to lean into language and how to shape both for clarity and impact.

You elevate creative. You rally teams. You sell ideas with clarity and conviction. You thrive under pressure and adapt fastbecause you know change is constant and thats where the opportunity lives.

The Role

Youll lead creative strategy and execution for major energy-sector clients inside a large mission-driven creative studio. From integrated campaigns to social content to video storytelling your work will span platforms and push thinking.

Youll collaborate with writers designers strategists and account leads to produce work thats as effective as it is ambitious. Youll help steer the creative product and the teamguiding everything from pitch decks to production with rigor speed and creative edge.

Location: For select accounts we are seeking candidates based in the Philadelphia or New Jersey area who can bring strong local market knowledge and connect with clients and communities in the region.

What Youll Do

• Lead creative for top-tier energy accounts translating briefs into breakthrough ideas
• Develop multi-channel campaignsdigital social video experiential and earned
• Mentor and direct creative teams toward high-impact execution
• Present work persuasively to internal and external stakeholders
• Operate with urgency quality and focus across simultaneous workstreams
• Bring a growth mindsetadapting to tech tools platforms and shifting priorities
• Help shape a culture of creative excellence and collaboration

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• 12 years of creative experience (agency or studio) including senior-level leadership
• A portfolio that showcases standout conceptual and executional work

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in energy sustainability or behavior-change campaigns (preferred)
• Fluency in emerging creative tech including AI-supported workflows
• Strong strategic thinking and communication skills
• Comfort leading in dynamic high-pressure environments
• A reputation for being collaborative sharp and easy to follow
• Visionary thinking grounded in strategy
• Ability to inspire teach and bring people with you
• Confidence in selling bold ideas
• Agility in the face of change
• Passion for the craftdesign storytelling and everything in between
• Drive to lead with excellence empathy and urgency
  

Lets build something powerful.
If this sounds like you send us your resume and portfolio. Wed love to see your work.

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Working at ICF

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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 :

$131256.00 - $223134.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

Required Experience:

Director