Graphic Designer (Brand Design/ Brand Development)

Childhood Cancer Society; Stockton (CA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Brand Identity Designer at a leading nonprofit, you will shape visual identities for various sub-brands. Collaborating closely with teams, you will develop innovative brand systems that align with the mission to support families battling pediatric cancer. This role requires strong design skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. Remote work is possible, making it an exciting opportunity for creative professionals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in graphic design or relevant fields.
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, and layout.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create comprehensive brand identities.
• Design logos, color palettes, and visual assets.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Brand Identity Systems

Visual Storytelling

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivation

Education

Graphic Design

Visual Communication Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

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.

Additional Skills and Requirements

1. 2+ years of experience in graphic design, visual communication design, marketing, or relevant fields.
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.

Remote: Yes