Graphic Design & Video Support RFP

RFP: Temporary Graphic Design & Video Support (Late May - Late August)

FairVote, headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is associated with FairVote Action, a 501 (c)(4) advocacy organization. Our focus is electoral reform that gives voters a greater choice, a stronger voice, and a more representative democracy. Since 1992, FairVote has been the national leader in developing and distributing the educational tools and analysis necessary to increase public appreciation of the value of ranked-choice voting (RCV).

We are looking for an individual independent contractor/consultant or firm to develop graphic design materials in support of FairVote’s election reform goals from late May to late August 2024 while our full-time designer is on parental leave. We seek about 30 hours/week (or equivalent) at a rate of $30-40 per hour (or equivalent) based on experience and scope of work. 

Submissions should include a short cover letter and portfolio; individual submissions should also include a resume.  

Scope of work: 

Content Creation (60%)

• Format handouts, fact sheets, case studies, infographics, graphics for website, and other supporter-facing content 
• Edit/format reports alongside FairVote’s research department as requested
• Create social media content, including infographics and graphics
• Create and edit video content including webinars, social media reels, and explainer videos
• Develop additional graphics, powerpoint presentations, and other on-brand visual materials as requested
• Develop content for both FairVote/FairVote Action, as well as content for coalition partners, stakeholders, and key messengers (reflecting their brands, if applicable)

Project Management (30%)

• Work closely & effectively with FairVote staff across departments, as well as partner organizations as requested
• Support the creation of large content deliverables, such as extensive reports, studies, and presentations. 
• Manage production of content-specific projects across multiple departments to:
• Ensure all outbound content reflects FairVote/FairVote Action’s brand 
• Maintain all materials created by FairVote to ensure brand consistency and messaging best practices.

Support the Communications Department and Strategy & Learning Department (10%) 

• Participate in weekly meetings w/ the FairVote communications team
• Populate an internal editorial calendar, including key products and their scheduled publish date
• Track content requested, produced, and distributed for strategy & learning purposes
• Participate in any relevant strategy & learning meetings

Requirements: 

Experience: 

• Advanced experience and portfolio of work emphasizing graphic design
• 3-4 years of expertise in developing creative content for a variety of audiences
• Interest in policy issues, especially election reform issues
• 2-3 years of experience project managing colleagues to develop public-facing materials

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Experience in Adobe Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign)
• Experience in Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro
• Experience in Canva
• Knowledge of Google Drive and Google Workspace softwares
• Proven success in managing multiple projects with various deadlines and points of contact
• Experience creating visual assets for social media accounts
• Ability to understand the perspective and needs of different audiences and develop persuasive public-facing content on FairVote’s priority issues
• Commitment to work across the political spectrum for FairVote reforms
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly in the creation and dissemination of public-facing materials