[Hiring] Graphic Designer @American Chemical Society

Role Description

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.
• This role requires a well-rounded creator who can move seamlessly between digital and print formats, ensuring every idea comes to life in a way that strengthens the ACS brand, connects with audiences, and inspires action.
• As a core member of the creative team, the designer collaborates across disciplines to keep design fresh, relevant, and cohesive—advancing a unified brand identity across all touchpoints.

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

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.
• A portfolio demonstrating multi-channel execution is required.
• 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.
• Certification in Adobe Creative Suite, UX/UI, HTML proficiency.
• 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).

Requirements

• Designs engaging visual assets across digital platforms (social, web, video, display) and select print formats (posters, flyers, signage).
• Produces final deliverables across formats, including HTML5 ads, animated graphics, social content, and print-ready files.
• Develops creative concepts in collaboration with art directors, copywriters, and cross-functional partners.
• Ensures all design work meets project requirements—on time, on brief, on budget, and aligned to brand standards.
• Maintains a cohesive brand identity across digital and print channels.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off policy.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Wellness programs.
• Professional development programs to enhance staff skills.

Travel Requirements

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

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sits for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate a 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 and ability to adjust focus.

The starting rate is $55,000 to $65,000 annual. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer.