Junior Graphic Designer

Position Summary

The Junior Graphic Designer will help create and produce visual communications that support the Association of Cancer Care Centers’ marketing, education, membership, events, and corporate relations efforts. This position works on both print and digital materials, helps protect and apply brand standards, and partners with internal teams to strengthen member communications and engagement. The role reports to the Senior Graphic Designer and works closely with the Creative Services Assistant Manager and other cross-functional stakeholders. It is best suited to someone who is imaginative, meticulous, eager to build skills, highly organized, and comfortable in a collaborative remote setting with a fast pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop visual assets for websites, email campaigns, social media, digital publications, reports, conferences, presentations, infographics, brochures, flyers, advertisements, and related marketing pieces.
• Adapt existing designs for different channels, audiences, and formats.
• Contribute to event signage, conference collateral, sponsor materials, promotional items, and other branded items.
• Prepare artwork and files for online use as well as print production.
• Help edit images, refine layouts, and update existing creative assets.
• Apply brand guidelines consistently across all communications.
• Maintain visual alignment across campaigns, channels, and deliverables.
• Organize brand templates, design files, image libraries, and other creative resources.
• Support quality checks to verify accuracy, accessibility, consistency, and brand adherence.
• Create web-ready graphics that support usability, performance, and digital marketing goals.
• Assist with website updates, including images, graphics, and basic layout changes.
• Prepare assets for email marketing, landing pages, online learning, and social media.
• Optimize creative materials appropriately for web and print.
• Work with Marketing, Communications, Education, Membership, Corporate Relations, and Events teams on organizational projects.
• Take part in planning discussions and creative brainstorming sessions.
• Communicate clearly about timelines, revisions, priorities, and deliverables.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback while keeping deadlines and business needs in view.
• Handle several projects at once without losing attention to detail.
• Keep project files, design assets, templates, and version history well organized.
• Follow established creative workflows and approval steps.
• Coordinate with printers, vendors, and outside partners when needed.
• Help track timelines and keep deliverables on schedule.
• Stay informed about design trends, new tools, accessibility expectations, and best practices.
• Be willing to learn new software, techniques, and creative approaches.
• Welcome coaching and feedback as part of ongoing professional growth.
• Share ideas that support the organization’s mission and strategic goals.

Required Qualifications

• Solid grasp of typography, color, composition, branding, layout, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to turn ideas into polished, effective, and visually appealing communications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Cloud tools, especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Experience using Canva.
• Working familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of digital file types and print production.
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments at the same time.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Comfort prioritizing competing deadlines in a remote work setting.
• Good written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and respond well to feedback.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to balance creative options, business needs, and brand rules.
• Self-starter who shows initiative, flexibility, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Fine Arts, or a closely related discipline is required, although an equivalent mix of education and experience is also acceptable. The position calls for 0 to 2 years of professional graphic design experience, including internships or freelance work. A portfolio showing strong digital and print design work is required. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva is also required.

Preferred Background

Helpful experience includes work with healthcare, nonprofit, association, or other mission-driven organizations; creating materials for conferences, educational programs, or membership groups; using a content management system such as Sanity or a similar platform; working with project management software such as Asana or similar tools; applying accessibility best practices in digital design; and developing email, social media, and digital marketing graphics.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote role with extensive computer-based work. Collaboration takes place regularly through Microsoft Teams and other digital communication tools. The position also requires frequent use of Adobe Creative Suite and project management software, along with occasional interaction with vendors, printers, and conference production partners.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range posted for this role reflects the expected scope of the position and the potential for growth over time. Final compensation will be shaped by a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and overall fit. ACCC provides a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution or match where applicable; paid time off and paid holidays; sick leave in line with applicable state and local laws; remote work flexibility; professional development and continuing education support; employee assistance and wellness resources; and life and disability insurance where applicable. Specific benefit details, eligibility, and effective dates will be shared during the offer and onboarding process.

Essential Functions

• Perform sustained computer-based design and production work.
• Complete assigned projects independently with limited supervision.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to advance organizational initiatives.
• Manage several priorities at once while maintaining accuracy and quality.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ACCC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and applicable law.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a complete application through ACCC’s hiring portal to be considered. Submissions made only through a social-networking job post will not be reviewed. A fully completed application is required as part of the hiring process.