Art Director - Remote

**Location** Georgia Acres, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; New York, New York **Position Type** Full time 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 people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled. The Art Director leads the development of creative concepts and visual storytelling that bring campaigns and initiatives to life, while also providing strong people leadership for a small team of designers. Success in this role means shaping ideas into powerful narratives expressed across digital, print, and experiential platforms, and guiding designers to do their best work through mentorship, feedback, and creative direction. This position requires a highly conceptual thinker with strong design sensibility who can inspire and develop talent, foster collaboration, and elevate creative output. The Art Director serves as both a creative leader and storyteller—ensuring design is not only visually compelling, but strategically aligned, culturally relevant, consistent with the American Cancer Society brand, and impactful for audiences. \*\*\*This is a fully remote position that can be home\-based anywhere within the United States.\*\*\* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Createsoriginal concepts and visual narratives in partnership with copywriters and creative leadership, developing campaign ideas that reinforce and elevate the American Cancer Society brand through cohesive, strategically grounded storytelling across all channels.(35%) * Directsthe design(both static and motion)and execution of assets across digital, print, and experiential touchpoints, ensuring every deliverable not only meets creative excellence but strengthens brand consistency, brand recognition, and the integrity of ACS’s visual identity.(20%) * Manages and developsa small team of designers, providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and mentorship to grow skills, elevate craft, and strengthen fluency in brand systems, visual standards, and storytelling.(15%) * Collaborateswith marketing, communications, and project management partners to bring the brand strategy to life, aligning creative direction with organizational priorities and ensuring a unified, brand‑first approach across campaigns and initiatives.(10%) * Presentscreative work and strategic rationale to senior leaders and stakeholders, clearly articulating how concepts express brand voice, visual identity, and narrative intent whileadvocating forsolutions that strengthen ACS’s brand presence.(10%) * Ensuresall creative outputs adhere to brand guidelines, visual systems, accessibility standards, technical specifications, timelines, and budgets—protecting brand consistency and elevatin