Graphic Designer

Project Summary

IBA is seeking proposals from qualified
graphic designers or design firms
to provide
project-based design services
. We are specifically looking for a design partner to support visual and creative needs on an
as-needed, project-by-project basis
.

Primary Design Projects (High Priority)

• 2025 Annual Report
  • Design a
    20–25-page digital annual report
    highlighting IBA's work, impact, and financials from 2025.
  • Polished, narrative-driven digital booklet intended for funders, partners, and the broader community.
  • Target publication date:No later than
    March 18, 2026
    .
• La CASA Grand Opening
  • Design a cohesive suite of visual assets for the anticipated grand opening of
    La CASA
    , IBA's new Center for Arts, Self-Determination, and Activism (expected late March).
  • Assets include event invitations, social media graphics, and on-site event banners aligned with IBA's brand and the significance of this milestone.
• Festival Betances (Flagship Event)
  • Design all graphic elements for
    Festival Betances
    , IBA's largest annual event.
  • Includes thematically connected social media graphics, primary event flyer, stage and event banners, and additional assets as needed.
• Holiday Concert
  • Design all graphic elements for IBA's annual holiday concert.
  • Similar in scope to Festival Betances: promotional social media graphics, main event flyer, and supporting visual assets.

Secondary Design Tasks

In addition to the core projects above, the designer will support:

• Four promotional flyers
  and corresponding social media graphics for gallery exhibitions at La CASA (one primary design per exhibition).
• Assistance with digital design and layout of IBA's
  quarterly electronic newsletters
  .

Additional / As-Needed Design Support

As capacity allows, the designer may also be engaged for smaller or ad hoc design needs, such as internal presentations, one-pagers, or other digital and print collateral. These projects will be scoped individually and scheduled around the primary and secondary priorities.

Additional Engagement Details & Expectations

Estimated Volume of Work

• Approximately
  12–18 discrete projects per year
  , concentrated around major initiatives.
• Timelines will vary; some periods will be more intensive than others.

Website Design (Future Phase)

• Future website redesign anticipated (significant refresh or full rebuild).
• Respondents may note:
  • Experience with full redesigns vs. refreshes
  • CMS platforms used (e.g., Word Press)
  • Ability to collaborate with internal staff or external developers

Brand Guidelines

• All design work must align with IBA's existing brand guidelines (visual identity, typography, color palettes, tone).
• No logo redesign or brand refresh
  at this time.
• Designer will report to
  IBA's Executive & Communications Manager
  and collaborate with other staff as needed.

Tools & Software

• IBA uses
  Canva Pro
  and other standard design tools; access can be provided.
• Respondents should indicate their preferred tools/software.
• IBA retains ownership of final design assets.
• Expectations around source files vs. final exports will be defined per project or in the final contract.

Information Requested

Please include:

• Agency or individual background (location, years of experience)
• Relevant sectors and types of organizations served
• Portfolio or3–5 work samples
  relevant to IBA's mission
• Project management and communication approach
• Proposed fee structure (hourly or per-project)
• Availability and typical turnaround times
• Brief statement explaining why you are the right fit for this project and for IBA

Desired Qualifications

• Experience producing high-quality design work for
  nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
• Knowledge of layout, typography, visual storytelling, and accessibility best practices
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal communications staff
• Capacity to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Proposed Schedule

• January 16, 2026
  – Proposals Due
• January 26–30, 2026
  – Finalist Interviews (if applicable)
• February 1, 2026
  – Decision

Submit proposals as a single PDF
to:
Chris Triunfo, Executive & Communications Manager
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Selection Process

Responses will be reviewed by IBA's Executive & Communications Manager, CEO, COO, and CHRO.

Top-ranked proposals may be invited for interviews.

Full details will be announced later based on the timeline above.