Associate Creative Director (Part-time, On-Call) - Energy

What is the single most important conversation for the human family today? Energy. Where we get the power for our homes, cars, devices, Ai, food – everything – is a critical concern that demands powerful thinking and talent to steer our way forward. This is where you come in.

ICF Next is an award-winning agency that partners with energy distributors in large key markets. In both the residential and business to business space, our clients depend on an authentic and robust communication with customers, stakeholders, legislators, activists and media around energy efficiency and service. Doing this right demands leveraging strategy and insight for concept,  error-free execution, and teamwork. We need a professional, a complementary creative lead to take the team and the work to new levels.

If this sounds like you, join our growing Creative Studio of mission-driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists who love what we do. Send your resume and a link to your portfolio—we’d love to see your work!

“What the heck is “On Call?” – Please don’t confuse this with “beck and call”. “On Call” status at ICF is like fancy freelancing. We’ll set you up with a laptop and all the software and connect you with the team. The big plus is that the hours are flexible for you and for ICF – we look at our needs and yours and come up with a plan, sometimes it might be just a few hours a week, sometimes 30 – depends on the projects, your schedule and so on. An On Call position has the potential to transition into full-time employment.

What makes this job awesome: 

• Lead and design a wide variety of creative work, including branding campaigns, advertising campaigns, and high-visibility websites. 

• Work with project managers from across the company to identify creative approaches and consult with clients to find the best solution that is on message and brings fresh thinking to the projects. 

• Collaborate with a large team to ensure content works toward changing behavior. 

• Mentor and foster development of junior members of the creative team. 

What makes you awesome: 

• Self-motivated and able to work independently but keep senior creative team leaders updated and have work reviewed. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to succinctly and effectively present creative to clients. 

• Highly organized, with strong workload prioritization and management. 

The must-haves: 

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in graphic design or a related field)

• 10+ years of advertising and design experience
• A portfolio that showcases the variety of projects you’ve contributed to

The nice-to-haves: 

• Skill working with web development teams and directing the design process while understanding the technology and front-end development. 

• Up-to-date with current trends in web design, web tools, and social media integration. 

• Ability to conceptualize large campaigns. 

• Proven creative success in collaborating with multifunctional teams. 
• Ai capable – you lean into emerging applications and apply them to your creative toolbox
• Experience in energy sector specifically in power production/distribution

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.

 

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