Responsibilities

• Lead creative development for assigned campaigns and initiatives
• Concept and create at a high level while also directing, shaping, and elevating the work of creative teams
• Translate high-level creative direction into executable concepts and systems
• Work directly with editors, writers, and designers to shape and refine work
• Provide clear, constructive creative feedback that improves outcomes
• Partner with Production to ensure creative intent is preserved through execution
• Present creative work confidently to senior stakeholders
• Mentor and develop creative talent through coaching and example
• Uphold creative, brand, and accessibility standards across all deliverables
• Lead the creative development of campaigns, content, and storytelling initiatives from concept through execution

Requirements

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Graphic Design, Communications, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 5+ years of experience in creative leadership roles (agency or in-house) with overall 10+ years of creative experience.
• Proven ability to lead integrated campaigns and content across channels
• Strong conceptual thinking, storytelling, and visual literacy. Candidates may come from a copywriting or art direction background but should be proficient in both disciplines and able to effectively lead and direct both.
• Experience working directly with editors and production teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to balance creative ambition with executional realities
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive, accessible, and mission-driven storytelling
• An exceptional portfolio that demonstrates: Best-in-class conceptual thinking, creative craft and taste; High-performing paid social and digital campaigns; Integrated brand storytelling across channels; Evidence of creative leadership that elevated both the work and the people behind it.

Benefits

• ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills.
• Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits.