Creative Director-1099 (Washington) Job at Red Carrot, Washington DC

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  • Red Carrot
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Position Title: Freelance Creative Director
Location: Remote
Engagement Type: Project-Based / As-Needed

Overview:
Were looking to build relationships with experienced freelance Creative Directors who can step in on a project basis to lead the development of high-impact public awareness campaigns. This role is ideal for creative leaders who thrive in fast-moving environments, can quickly orient themselves to new teams and challenges, and are passionate about work that serves the public good.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead concept development for integrated campaigns focused on public education, behavior change, and mission-driven impact.
  • Guide multidisciplinary creative teamsdesigners, writers, animators, and producersfrom brief through execution.
  • Translate strategy into compelling, audience-relevant creative across formats (video, digital, OOH, print, social).
  • Provide clear creative direction, actionable feedback, and hands-on support when needed.
  • Ensure final deliverables are on-brand, on-brief, and aligned with client expectations.
  • Collaborate closely with strategists, account leads, and production partners to deliver on tight timelines.
What We're Looking For:
  • 10+ years in creative roles, with experience leading integrated campaigns.
  • A strong portfolio that includes public service, nonprofit, government, or cause-based work.
  • Proven ability to develop breakthrough creative under constraintslimited budgets, layered approvals, or sensitive subject matter.
  • Comfort jumping into projects midstream or building a vision from the ground up.
  • Ability to both set direction and roll up your sleeves.
  • Strong communication and remote collaboration skills.
Availability:
  • This is not a full-time or steady-hours role. Well reach out as projects arise that match your skills and availability.
  • Typical engagements may range from a few hours of concepting to several weeks of leadership on a campaign sprint.
To Express Interest:
Send your portfolio, a brief overview of your experience with public awareness or cause-driven campaigns, and your hourly or project-based rate.

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 theres strength in diversity, offering different perspectives and skills. Together, we can solve our clients 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.

About Us:

Red Carrot is an award-winning, woman-owned small business that is growing rapidly in the federal government space. Our team is fueled by passion, backed by intelligence, and built on expertise. From our inception, we have leveraged industrial engineering principles and data analytics to craft highly efficient solutions for clients complex needs. As we have grown, we remain focused on research-centric, data-informed, and audience-oriented, while expanding our range of expert capabilities.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, we have a strong and continually growing presence in Washington, D.C., as well as team members and clients all over the country. We understand the importance of overcoming geographic limitations to provide the best, all-encompassing service to our clients. Red Carrot builds client capacity by implementing Strategic Communications, Customer Experience, Management Consulting, and Human Capital Solutions on behalf of our clients.

EO Commitment:

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, gender identity, transgender status, sexual orientation, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking of any individual or any person associated with such individual, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Freelance, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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