Senior Designer & Illustrator (Future Opportunity)

Senior Designer   &   Illustrator   Please note: This role is contingent upon contract award. While not an immediate opening, we are actively interviewing and may extend offers in anticipation of the award, with start dates dependent upon contract finalization. You bring humanity to   the work .   You understand that illustration is not   decoration . It shapes tone, emotion, personality, and meaning. In   a world increasingly filled with generated content, you know how to create work with authorship, personality, and a clear visual point of view.   You think like both a designer and an illustrator. You understand systems, composition, storytelling, and how images work across experiences and formats. You know when an idea needs clarity, when it needs emotion, and when it needs a distinct point of view.   You care deeply about   craft . Line, texture, shape, rhythm, gesture, composition. You understand how small decisions give work specificity and emotional weight.   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 Nex t   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   Designer & 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    Maintain   a high level   of craft across multiple projects and timelines   You’ll   bring :   Basic Requirements 7 + years of experience in design, illustration, or   a   related creative discipline     A portfolio that   demonstrates   strong 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 while   maintaining   a clear point of view    Proficiency   in Adobe Creative Suite and contemporary creative tools    Strong collaboration and communication skills   Additional   p rofessional   a ttributes:   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  [email protected]  for assistance. 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