Part Time Graphic Design

Graphic Design Services Higher Heights for America is the political home for Black women. We are a national organization committed to building the political power, leadership, and visibility of Black women in elected office and civic life. Through research, advocacy, digital organizing, and strategic communications, Higher Heights works to ensure Black women's leadership is seen, supported, and sustained.

Strong, consistent, and culturally resonant visual design is central to how we communicate our mission, engage supporters, and support Black women candidates and leaders.

Higher Heights is seeking an experienced freelance Graphic Designer to support our ongoing communications, digital programming, and campaign work. This is not a full-time or part-time position. The engagement will be structured as a freelance, retainer, or project-based, independent contract throughout the duration of 2026.

The selected designer will work closely with the Communications Department, collaborating with digital, development, and program staff to translate strategy and messaging into compelling visual assets. This RFP is intended for individual freelance designers or independent contractors only and is not applicable to agencies or firms. Respondents will be responsible for all taxes, insurance, and statutory obligations associated with independent contractor status.

They will be expected to support ongoing weekly design needs, as well as accommodate requests and edits during surge periods, including elections, major announcements, and rapid-response moments.

The Graphic Designer will be responsible for creating a wide range of visual materials, including but not limited to:

Social media graphics and templates

Email and digital marketing graphics

Livestream and virtual event assets (title cards, lower thirds, promotional graphics)

Event branding and promotional materials

Presentation and report design

Further develop our HH visual and design guide

Campaign and Program Materials

Graphics supporting candidate engagement and political programs

Fundraising and donor materials

Research and polling report visuals

Branded toolkits and downloadable resources

Retail merchandising graphics

Brand Stewardship

Adherence to Higher Heights brand guidelines

Refinement and expansion of visual systems as needed

Consistent visual identity across platforms and campaigns

Static and animated digital graphics - Print-ready files - Editable source files - Social media-ready assets sized for multiple platforms, as well as for web and mobile purposes - Design templates for internal use

Proven experience as an independent or freelance graphic designer - Strong portfolio reflecting digital-first design and storytelling - Experience supporting advocacy, nonprofit, or political organizations - Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals - Familiarity with social media best practices and platform requirements - Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate closely with a communications team - Cultural competency and experience working with Black-led organizations strongly preferred

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) - Canva or similar collaborative platforms (preferred) - Basic motion or animated graphics tools (a plus)

This is not a full-time or part-time role. Higher Heights anticipates engaging a freelance designer or independent contractor through a retainer or project-based agreement. To reiterate, respondents will be responsible for all taxes, insurance, and statutory obligations associated with independent contractor status.

Weekly or monthly availability - Typical turnaround times - Pricing structure (hourly, monthly retainer, or per-project) - Capacity to support both routine weekly needs and short-term surge periods (elections, major announcements, rapid-response moments)

Description of design approach and workflow

Pricing and fee structure

Proposals will be evaluated based on: - Quality and relevance of portfolio - Alignment with Higher Heights' mission, values, and visual voice - Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities - Experience working directly with communications teams - Cost effectiveness and overall value - Communication style, professionalism, and responsiveness

Higher Heights is committed to equity, representation, and the leadership of Black women. We strongly encourage proposals from designers who share these values and who have experience creating work that reflects diverse communities with care and respect.

Experience working with diverse or historically underrepresented communities - Approach to culturally competent and values-aligned design - Commitment to equity in creative practice

During election cycles and major political moments, Higher Heights may require increased and rapid-turn graphic design support. Candidate endorsement and announcement graphics

Rapid-response social media visuals tied to breaking news

Fundraising and voter mobilization assets

Election night and results-related graphics

Multi-platform design packages delivered on accelerated timelines

Proposals will be evaluated based on: - Quality and relevance of portfolio - Alignment with Higher Heights' mission and values - Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines - Cost and overall value - Communication style and professionalism

Jennifer Tyre, Director of Digital Engagement View email address on click.appcast.io Subject Line: Graphic Design RFP - Higher Heights