Art Director

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

Responsibilities

• 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%)

Requirements

• 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

Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Figma
• Sketch

Benefits

• Generous paid time off policy
• Medical and dental benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Wellness programs
• Professional development programs

Location & Work Details

• 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

Travel Requirements

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

Physical Requirements

• Primarily a standard office environment
• Frequent sitting and computer use for extended periods
• Occasional standing, walking, or lifting items up to 15 pounds
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk