Creative Director

Red Carrot is looking for a hands-on Creative Director to lead creative across graphics, video production, and social media as a player-coach. Based in Alexandria, VA with onsite work, this role blends creative direction with active production, helping teams deliver client work while maintaining brand, accessibility, and clarity standards.

What you’ll do

• Translate creative briefs into clear 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 confidently in client and internal meetings.
• Manage creative timelines, priorities, and production budgets across multiple projects.
• Ensure all work follows client brand and style guides, plain language guidance, and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Identify and manage outside production partners such as videographers, photographers, and freelancers as needed.
• Support business development through proposal graphics and creative samples.
• Guide designers, editors, and contractors with feedback and direction.

What you bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, film, marketing, or a related field.
• 10+ years of creative experience spanning design, video, audio, and social or digital work.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating design, video, and social media work (required with application).
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects; Figma is a plus.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Tools you’ll use

• Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects)
• Figma

Benefits

• 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: Flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.

Additional details

• Travel: Up to 10%, as needed.