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 tothe work. You understand that illustration is notdecoration. It shapes tone, emotion, personality, and meaning. Ina 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 aboutcraft. 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 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 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  EEO policy. 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  [email protected]  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 rights or 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  [email protected] . 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 - $125,954.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99) Originally posted on Himalayas