Equal Rights Advocates is hiring: Graphic Designer - Contract in San Francisco

Through litigation, policy advocacy, and public education, our work advances gender, racial, and economic equity.Project OverviewERA is seeking a skilled Graphic Designer or Design Team to produce a suite of digital and print materials for our 52nd Annual Gala Luncheon, which will take place in San Francisco in May 2026. The Designer(s) will closely consult with members of ERA’s staff to produce a cohesive and exciting design theme that will be executed through a variety of digital materials promoting the event, print materials to be displayed at the event, and more. Social media content should include video versions of some designs, which may consist of animating elements of existing designs.Print/Live Materials: In line with digital design themes, Designer(s) will produce 2 program presentations that will be projected onto large screens before and during the event, in addition to print materials. Print materials include approximately 5 foamboard designs and a program booklet/pamphlet.Content Integration: Designer(s) should incorporate images/photos and text provided by ERA into digital and print deliverables, such as speaker photos and written copy.Revisions: Designer(s) will collaborate with ERA to make revisions and adjustments as needed, typically consisting of 1-2 rounds of feedback/approvals per deliverable.Final Deliverables: Designer(s) will provide all files in the required formats.Project TimelineProposal Submission Deadline: Oct. 6, 2025Project Launch: December 2025Round 1 Digital Materials: February 2026Round 2 Digital Materials: March 2026Print Materials Deadline: April 15, 2026Event Program Presentation: April 24, 2026Event: May 7, 2026Submission RequirementsInterested candidates should submit the following:Cover Letter: Introduce yourself and explain your interest in the project, your connection to our mission, and any similar projects you’ve ledPortfolio: Provide examples of previous design work, particularly event materials and digital promotional materialsProject Approach: Outline your approach to the projectBudget: Provide a detailed cost estimate for the projectReferences: Include at least two professional referencesEvaluation CriteriaProposals will be evaluated based on:Relevant Experience: Demonstrated experience in designing similar deliverablesDesign Quality: Visual appeal and professionalism of the portfolioUnderstanding of ERA’s Mission: Clear understanding of ERA’s mission and how our organization’s unique brand could be complemented by your creative conceptCost: Your proposed budget within our stated rangeTimeline: Confirmation of your ability to meet the project timelineSubmission InstructionsPlease submit your proposal by October 6, 2025 via this LINK. Candidates must reside and be authorized to work in the United States.For any questions or further information, contact:Jess EagleAssociate Director, Strategic CommunicationsEqual Rights [email protected] StatementERA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that will consider all applications equally without regard to sex, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, medical condition, religion, sexual orientation, differing ability, veteran status, marital status, arrest or conviction record, a combination of two or more protected traits or any other characteristic protected by law.