Overview

At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.

The Graphic Designer plays a vital role in shaping and elevating the American Cancer Society brand through compelling, high-quality visuals across digital and traditional platforms. Success in this role means bringing a strong design sensibility to every project and delivering creative that is consistent, innovative, and unmistakably on brand.

A key part of this position is understanding how creative performs in paid environments—designing thumb-stopping, high-impact assets that break through the noise, capture attention quickly, and reinforce brand recognition across social, display, and other paid channels. The designer should be fluent in platform nuances, performance best practices, and the visual behaviors that influence audience engagement.

This is a fully remote position that can be home-based anywhere within the United States.

Responsibilities

• •Design 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 on brand. Leverage deep knowledge of the paid social space to create platform-specific creative optimized for performance and brand recognition. (35%)
• •Produce 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%)
• •Develop 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%)
• •Ensure all design work meets project requirements—on time, on brief, on budget, and aligned to brand standards, accessibility best practices, and performance considerations. (10%)
• •Maintain a cohesive brand identity across digital and print channels, strengthening consistency, visual recognition, and creative effectiveness across both organic and paid content. (10%)
• •Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deadlines while adapting to feedback, data-driven insights, and evolving creative direction. (5%)

Experience and Qualifications

• •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.
• •Portfolio demonstrating multi-channel execution is required.
• •Proficiency in 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).

Education

• •Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• •Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Digital Media with coursework in multimedia/interactive design.
• •Certifications in Adobe Creative Suite, UX/UI, or HTML proficiency are a plus but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• •Strong design sense 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.
• •Strong time-management and 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 and solutions-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach.
• •Ability to give and receive feedback in a respectful, proactive way.
• •Portfolio demonstrating strong brand elevation, visual storytelling, paid social static design, and integrated visual brand storytelling across channels.

Travel Requirements

• •Minimal travel required (0–10% annually), primarily for occasional team meetings, events, or photo/video shoots.

Compensation and Benefits

• •Starting salary range: $55,000 to $65,000 annually, based on experience, skills, and location.
• •Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs.