Graphic Designer - Remote

Summary

The American Cancer Society is working to end cancer as we know it for everyone through the efforts of its employees and volunteers. The Graphic Designer will create high-quality, on-brand visual assets for digital and print channels, with a focus on paid media performance, brand recognition, and audience engagement. The role also develops creative concepts, prepares final deliverables, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support integrated campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Designs engaging visual assets across digital platforms(social, web, video, display) and select print formats (posters, flyers, signage), ensuring all deliverables are audience‑focused, on strategy, and unmistakably on brand. Leverages deep knowledge of the paid social space to create thumb‑stopping, platform‑specific creativeoptimizedfor performance and brand recognition.(35%)
• Produces final deliverables across formats, including HTML5 ads, animated graphics, social content, and print‑ready files—preparing assets to meet technical specifications, platform requirements, and best practices for paid and organic environments.(20%)
• Develops creative concepts in collaboration with art directors, copywriters, and cross‑functional partners, contributing innovative ideas that support integrated campaigns, brand storytelling, and high‑performing paid media executions.(20%)
• Ensures all design work meets project requirements—on time, onbrief, on budget, and aligned to brand standards, accessibility best practices, and performance considerations.(10%)
• Maintains a cohesive brand identity across digital and print channels, strengthening consistency, visual recognition, and creative effectiveness across both organic and paid content.(10%)
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deadlines while adapting to feedback, data‑driven insights, and evolving creative direction.(5%)

Skills

• • Minimum 3–5 years of professional design experience with a strong emphasis on digital media
• Experience in an agency or in-house creative team is preferred, and a portfoliodemonstratingmulti-channel execution isrequired
• • Minimum Degree Required:Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• • Certificate(s) or License(s): Nonerequired; certification in Adobe Creative Suite, UX/UI, HTMLproficiency
• • Proficiencyin Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and Figma or similar digital design tools
• • Working knowledge of HTML5 and production for digital deliverables (banner ads, social animations, responsive assets)
• • Strong designsense with the ability to create visually compelling layouts, typography, and graphics across digital and print
• • Ability to interpret creative briefs and translate concepts into engaging visuals
• • Strongtime-managementand organizational skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with art directors, copywriters, project managers, and other stakeholders
• • Detail-oriented with the ability to deliver pixel-perfect and print-ready files
• • Curious andsolutions-oriented mindset, with strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to design challenges
• • Ability to give and receive feedback in a respectful, proactive way that strengthens both the work and team culture
• • A portfoliothatdemonstrates:
• • Strong designand understanding of how to elevate a brand
• • Strong visual storytelling
• • Clear understanding of well performing paid social static design
• • Integrated visual brand storytelling across channels
• • Minimal travelrequired(0–10% annually), primarily for occasional team meetings, events, or photo/video shoots
• • Frequently sits for extended periods while working at a computer
• • Regular use of hands and fingers tooperatea computer and design tools
• • Occasionally required to stand, walk, or lift items weighing up to 15 pounds (e.g., print materials, signage, event coverage)
• • Vision abilities include close vision for detailed design work andabilityto adjust focus
• Experience in an agency or in-house creative team is preferred
• • Preferred Degree:Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Digital Mediawith coursework in multimedia/interactive design

Qualifications

Must Haves

• • Minimum 3–5 years of professional design experience with a strong emphasis on digital media
• Experience in an agency or in-house creative team is preferred, and a portfoliodemonstratingmulti-channel execution isrequired
• • Minimum Degree Required:Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• • Certificate(s) or License(s): Nonerequired; certification in Adobe Creative Suite, UX/UI, HTMLproficiency
• • Proficiencyin Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and Figma or similar digital design tools
• • Working knowledge of HTML5 and production for digital deliverables (banner ads, social animations, responsive assets)
• • Strong designsense with the ability to create visually compelling layouts, typography, and graphics across digital and print
• • Ability to interpret creative briefs and translate concepts into engaging visuals
• • Strongtime-managementand organizational skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with art directors, copywriters, project managers, and other stakeholders
• • Detail-oriented with the ability to deliver pixel-perfect and print-ready files
• • Curious andsolutions-oriented mindset, with strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to design challenges
• • Ability to give and receive feedback in a respectful, proactive way that strengthens both the work and team culture
• • A portfoliothatdemonstrates:
• • Strong designand understanding of how to elevate a brand
• • Strong visual storytelling
• • Clear understanding of well performing paid social static design
• • Integrated visual brand storytelling across channels
• • Minimal travelrequired(0–10% annually), primarily for occasional team meetings, events, or photo/video shoots
• • Frequently sits for extended periods while working at a computer
• • Regular use of hands and fingers tooperatea computer and design tools
• • Occasionally required to stand, walk, or lift items weighing up to 15 pounds (e.g., print materials, signage, event coverage)
• • Vision abilities include close vision for detailed design work andabilityto adjust focus

Nice to Haves

• Experience in an agency or in-house creative team is preferred
• • Preferred Degree:Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Digital Mediawith coursework in multimedia/interactive design

Benefits

• Generous paid time off policy
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Wellness programs
• Professional development programs to enhance staff skills
• Fully remote position that can be home-based anywhere within the United States