Graphic Designer (Brand Design/ Brand Development)

Childhood Cancer Society; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nonprofit as a Brand Identity Designer, where you'll shape the visual identities of impactful sub-brands. This role involves collaborating with creative teams to develop innovative brand systems that resonate with the mission of supporting families battling pediatric cancer. You'll design everything from logos to social media templates, ensuring visual consistency across all platforms. If you're passionate about design and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in graphic design or visual communication.
• Strong understanding of brand identity systems and visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to create comprehensive brand identities.
• Design logos, color palettes, and visual assets for various platforms.

Skills

Graphic Design

Visual Communication Design

Marketing

UX/UI Design

3D Modeling

Motion Graphics

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

As a Brand Identity Designer at Childhood Cancer Society, you will play a vital role in shaping the visual identities of our expanding ecosystem of sub-brands, including initiatives like Adventure Ted Coin. You'll work closely with the Project Managers and Art Department team to develop cohesive, innovative, and purpose-driven brand systems that align with established brand strategies and our nonprofit’s mission to support families battling pediatric cancer.

Key Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with the Art Department and cross-functional teams to conceptualize and execute comprehensive brand identities.
2. Create strong design briefs and translate them into compelling visual solutions.
3. Design logos, color palettes, typography systems, icon sets, brand patterns, and visual assets for both print and digital platforms.
4. Develop scalable visual content including social media templates, web design elements, and promotional graphics.
5. Deliver well-organized presentations that clearly communicate design rationale.
6. Apply feedback effectively to refine and elevate your work.
7. Ensure visual consistency across all branding touchpoints.
8. Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment.
9. Available to meet twice weekly via webcam with an engaged presence.

Qualifications:

1. Strong understanding of brand identity systems and visual storytelling.
2. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
3. Solid grasp of typography, color theory, layout, and visual hierarchy.
4. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
5. Ability to present and explain design decisions to both creative and non-creative stakeholders.
6. Highly detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.
7. Experience in building brand guidelines.

Remote: Yes

Skills required:

1. 2+ years of experience in graphic design, visual communication design, marketing, or any relevant field.
2. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
3. Self-starter with a willingness to learn and adapt.
4. Knowledge of UX/UI design.
5. Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for web design and development.
6. Experience with 3D modeling (e.g., for product or packaging design for our Shopify store).
7. Ability to create motion graphics including parallax animations.