Senior Designer & Illustrator (Future Opportunity)

You move comfortably between conceptual thinking and execution. Sometimes building fully illustrated systems. Sometimes creating a single image or moment that gives the work its identity.

The work spans campaigns, digital experiences, content, and brand systems. It needs to hold together across channels, audiences, and formats. The expectations are high.

About ICF Next

ICF Next brings together strategy, creativity, data, and technology to solve real problems.

We work with organizations facing complex challengesacrossenergy, public health, climate, and more. The work is not just about communication. It is about helping people understand, engage, andtake action.

Our teams build integrated campaigns and experiences that connect with people and hold together across channels. The work needs to be clear, useful, and built to perform. If it does not resonate, it does not work.

As a SeniorDesigner & Illustrator,you’ll:

Develop original visual approaches for campaigns, brands, and experiences

Create illustration systems and assets across digital, social, content, and brand environments

Contribute to concept development from the beginning of the creative process

Build compositions and visual systems that balance clarity, emotion, and craft

Partner closely with writers, strategists, designers, and art directors to shape ideas

Help define how illustration, typography, image, and motion work together across experiences

Present work with clear rationale and creative confidence

Maintaina high levelof craft across multiple projects and timelines

You’llbring:

Basic Requirements

7+ years of experience in design, illustration, orarelated creative discipline

A portfolio thatdemonstratesstrong craft, conceptual thinking, and visual storytelling

Professional Skills

Deep understanding of composition, typography, color, and visual hierarchy

Experience contributing to campaigns, visual systems, or brand identities across multiple formats

Strong illustration skills with the ability to work across styles whilemaintaininga clear point of view

Proficiencyin Adobe Creative Suite and contemporary creative tools

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Additionalprofessionalattributes:

Strong attention to detail and consistency

Ability to push ideas beyond the expected solution

Curiosity about culture, storytelling, and visual communication

Comfort working collaboratively across disciplines

Ability to balance expressive craft with strategic objectives

Confidence giving and receiving feedback in a creative environment

What we offer:

Flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options

Competitive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans

Ongoing training and development opportunities

A collaborative environment with opportunities to connect across teams

Opportunities to contribute to social impact and community initiatives

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.

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 theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEOpolicy.

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 withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more about workplace discrimination rightsor our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.

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 orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. Weare dedicated to providingthe 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:

$74,090.00 - $125,954.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)