The RoleWe're looking for a hands-on Creative Director to lead our graphics, video production, and social media creative. This is a player-coach role who will set the creative direction and do the work: designing, editing, and producing alongside the team.
What You'll Do- Translate creative briefs into creative direction across client campaigns and deliverables
- Personally design graphics, layouts, and visual assets, and lead video production from concept through final edit
- Oversee social media creative, including visual standards and platform-specific content
- Present and defend creative concepts with confidence in client and internal meetings
- Manage creative timelines, priorities, and production budgets across multiple projects
- Ensure all work complies with client brand and style guides, plain language guidance, and Section 508 accessibility requirements
- Identify and manage outside production partners (videographers, photographers, freelancers) as needed
- Support business development with proposal graphics and creative samples
- Guide and give feedback to designers, editors, and contractors
What You Bring- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, film, marketing, or a related field
- 10+ years of creative experience across design, video, audio, and social/digital
- A strong portfolio showing design, video, and social media work (required with application)
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects); Figma a plus
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Proven ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Nice to Have- Experience supporting federal government clients
- Familiarity with federal branding standards, Section 508, and plain language requirements
- Award-winning creative work
Additional Details- Up to 10% travel, as needed
Benefits at Red Carrot: At Red Carrot, we empower you to be a leader. We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe there's strength in diversity, offering different perspectives and skills. Together, we can solve our client's biggest challenges. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Training and Development - Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.
- Healthcare - Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) Plan - 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period.
- Profit Sharing - Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment.
- Paid Time Off - Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.
