Senior Graphic Designer (Future Opportunity)

Senior Graphic Designer 

You start with the idea. You can look at a brief and quickly see the best angle, the way in to tell the story and have it hold up across channels. 

You partner closely with writers and strategists from the start, building and refining the work together. You push the thinking and help turn strategy and audience insights into compelling concepts worth making. 

You’re an art director, and you’re in the thick of the work. You love the craft, but you know it’s in service of the idea. You design, build, and refine, bringing ideas to life across campaigns, digital experiences, and content. 

We work on complex challenges where the stakes are real. The expectations are high. The opportunity to create meaningful work is real. 

About ICF Next 

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

We work with organizations facing complex challenges across energy, public health, climate, and more. The work is not just about communication. It is about helping people understand, engage, and take 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 Senior Graphic Designer, you’ll: 

• Design across a wide range of media, including digital, social, print, and campaigns  

• Develop and extend visual identities, brand guidelines, and design systems   

• Create thoughtful layouts with strong typography, hierarchy, and composition   

• Build cohesive brand worlds that integrate type, image, motion, and illustration   

• Partner with art directors, copywriters, strategists, and production teams to bring ideas to life   

• Contribute to concept development and help push creative work forward   

• Work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment  

You’ll need: 

• 7+ years of experience as a graphic designer, preferably within an agency or studio environment   

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)   

Additional Professional Attributes: 

• A portfolio that demonstrates strong design fundamentals and a clear point of view across multiple formats   

• Deep understanding of typography, layout, and visual hierarchy   

• Experience building or contributing to brand systems and multi-channel campaigns   

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, with fluency in new tools and platforms (e.g., Figma and beyond)  

• Proficiency with new technologies, including generative AI   

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills   

• Ability to give and take creative direction with confidence and collaborate effectively across teams  

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  

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 candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.