Graphic Designer (Brand Design/ Brand Development)

Childhood Cancer Society; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families facing pediatric cancer is seeking a Brand Identity Designer. In this remote role, you will craft compelling visual identities for various initiatives. Your work will contribute significantly to enhancing the organization’s mission through innovative and purpose-driven design solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in graphic design or visual communication.
• Strong understanding of brand identity and visual storytelling.
• Experience in building brand guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Art Department and cross-functional teams.
• Create logos, color palettes, and typography systems.
• Deliver presentations explaining design decisions.

Skills

Graphic Design

Visual Communication

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Organization

UX/UI Design

3D Modeling

Motion Graphics

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

• Collaborate with the Art Department and cross-functional teams to conceptualize and execute comprehensive brand identities.

• Create strong design briefs and translate them into compelling visual solutions.

• Design logos, color palettes, typography systems, icon sets, brand patterns, and visual assets for both print and digital platforms.

• Develop scalable visual content including social media templates, web design elements, and promotional graphics.

• Deliver well-organized presentations that clearly communicate design rationale.

• Apply feedback effectively to refine and elevate your work.

• Ensure visual consistency across all branding touchpoints.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment.

• Available to meet twice weekly via webcam with an engaged presence.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of brand identity systems and visual storytelling.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)

• Solid grasp of typography, color theory, layout, and visual hierarchy.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to present and explain design decisions to both creative and non-creative stakeholders.

• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.

• Experience in building brand guidelines.
  
  

Remote: Yes

Skills required:

• 2+ years of experience in graphic design, visual communication design, marketing, or any relevant field.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Self-starter with a willingness to learn and adapt.

• Knowledge of UX/UI design.

• Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for web design and development.

• Experience with 3D modeling (e.g., for product or packaging design for our Shopify store).

• Ability to create motion graphics including parallax animations.