Hiring: Group Creative Director (Future Opportunity) Company: ICF Next Location: Reston, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 23:27:12 Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility About the job Experience: •15+ years of agency or equivalent creative experience, including deep experience leading integrated campaigns and multidisciplinary creative teams. Required Skills: •Note: This is a strategic job posting to network for future anticipated opportunities as we continue to grow. While this may not be an immediate need, we would love the opportunity to connect with you. •ICF Next brings together strategy, creativity, data, and technology to solve complex challenges and move people when it matters most. •We work with organizations tackling some of today's most important issues—from public health and energy to climate, resilience, and economic opportunity. Our work isn't simply about communication. It's about helping people understand, make informed decisions, build confidence, and take meaningful action. •The strongest candidates will have a body of work that demonstrates original thinking, exceptional creative judgment, and consistently high standards of craft. Industry recognition and award-winning work are valued, but what matters most is evidence of ideas that were distinctive, beautifully made, strategically sound, and effective. •Lead the creative direction, quality, and vision of a significant portfolio of clients, integrated campaigns, and multidisciplinary creative teams. •Develop breakthrough integrated campaigns that translate strategy, audience insight, behavioral understanding, and cultural context into ideas that connect with people and create measurable impact. •Lead creative development from brief through production, ensuring every execution reflects the strength of the original idea and the highest standards of craft. •Build, mentor, and inspire Creative Directors, Associate Creative Directors, writers, art directors, designers, and other creative specialists, creating an environment where ambitious ideas and exceptional people can thrive. Qualifications: •An exceptional portfolio demonstrating original conceptual thinking, creative leadership, and a consistent ability to produce strategically smart, beautifully crafted work that delivers measurable results. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!