Lead the creative direction of campaigns and initiatives through concept, visual storytelling, and people leadership across channels.

Create original concepts and visual narratives with copywriters and creative leadership; develop campaign ideas that reinforce and elevate the American Cancer Society brand through cohesive storytelling across all channels (35%)
Direct design and execution of static and motion assets for digital, print, and experiential touchpoints; ensure deliverables support creative excellence, brand consistency, brand recognition, and the integrity of ACS’s visual identity (20%)
Manage and develop a small team of designers; provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and mentorship to grow skills and strengthen fluency in brand systems, visual standards, and storytelling (15%)
Collaborate with marketing, communications, and project management partners to translate brand strategy into execution; align creative direction with organizational priorities and maintain a brand-first approach (10%)
Present creative work and strategic rationale to senior leaders and stakeholders; explain how concepts express brand voice, visual identity, and narrative intent while advocating for solutions that strengthen ACS brand presence (10%)li>
Ensure creative outputs adhere to brand guidelines, visual systems, accessibility standards, technical specifications, timelines, and budgets (5%)
Explore emerging trends, technologies, and cultural insights through a brand lens; bring forward ideas that keep the ACS brand modern and culturally resonant while advancing creative innovation (5%)

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Digital Design, Advertising, or related field
Certificate(s) or license(s): none required; certifications in UX/UI, motion graphics, or leadership training are a plus
7–10 years in an agency, design studio, or in-house creative environment
Portfolio demonstrating high-level concept development, multi-channel campaigns, and execution
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite
Familiarity with design collaboration tools such as Figma and Sketch
Strong conceptual thinking that connects strategy to compelling visual ideas
Excellent design sense, including mastery of typography, layout, and brand systems
Storytelling skills through design across digital, print, and experiential media
Leadership and collaboration skills, including mentoring junior designers
Ability to give and receive feedback in a respectful, proactive, constructive way
Knowledge of emerging design trends, technologies, and cultural insights
Strong organizational and time-management skills to oversee multiple projects
Curious, problem-solving mindset with accountability for creative excellence
Exceptional portfolio that demonstrates:
- Best-in-class design and branding
- High-performing paid social and digital campaigns
- Integrated visual brand storytelling across channels
- Evidence of creative leadership that elevated both the work and the people behind it

Locations: Georgia Acres, GA; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; New York, New York (remote)
Position type: Full time
Salary range: USD 80,000 - 102,000 per year

Occasional travel up to 20% may be required for team meetings, events, and/or video, photo, and production needs

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