Graphic Designer (Contractor)

The Contingent • Portland, OR

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Contingent is a 501(c)(3) venture nonprofit that sparks and supports innovative initiatives designed to empower leaders and mobilize communities for the common good. Founded in Oregon, we have grown into a network of initiatives and partnerships that are expanding their impact across the nation. Since our inception, we have centered the perspectives, strengths, of historically marginalized communities to challenge inequitable systems and create opportunities for children, families, and communities to thrive. We ask difficult questions, embrace innovation, and collaborate across sectors to address complex social challenges. Through partnerships with community organizations, businesses, faith communities, government agencies, and local leaders, The Contingent develops and supports initiatives that strengthen relationships, increase community engagement, and improve outcomes for children and families. The Contingent serves as a platform for scalable, mission-driven impact, supporting leaders and initiatives that are transforming communities both locally and across the country. We believe leadership exists in every community, and our role is to identify, equip, and support the people who are creating lasting change where they live and serve. The Graphic Design Contractor will provide graphic design services to The Contingent on an as-needed, project-by-project basis. Work will include event collateral, such as themed based save the date, invitations, signage and design elements for digital artifacts. Each assignment must be authorized in writing before work begins.

Requirements

• Provide graphic design services on an as-needed, project-by-project basis.
• Complete each assignment after written authorization.
• Deliver completed design assets and collateral according to agreed-upon project timelines and within the approved budget.
• Provide final deliverables in requested formats, including editable source files and print-ready or digital-ready files.
• Ensure designs align with The Contingent's brand standards, event objectives, and intended audience.
• Proactively communicate project status, timelines, and any potential delays or concerns that may impact deliverables.
• Seek feedback and clarification as needed to ensure the final product meets project expectations.
• Develop user-friendly, editable general design templates suitable for future use.
• Transfer all final files, including source files, templates, artwork, designs, and associated intellectual property, to The Contingent upon payment.
• Maintain organized project files and transfer all final files to The Contingent at the conclusion of each project.
• Collaborate effectively with The Contingent staff, vendors, and event partners as needed.
• Control the manner and means of performing the Services.
• Update general availability to Rena Whittaker, Sr. Director of Generosity & Investment.
• Communicate any periods of unavailability to Rena Whittaker, Sr. Director of Generosity & Investment in advance (or as soon as possible if unplanned).
• Maintain a separate business location.
• Perform all or most services away from The Contingent’s office.
• Not use or disclose The Contingent’s Confidential Information when providing services to other parties.

Nice To Haves

• Attend an event committee meeting as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide graphic design services for event collateral, including themed save-the-dates, invitations, and signage.
• Create design elements for digital artifacts, such as page headers for online registration pages.
• Develop promotional graphics, program design and layout, signage design, and presentation (slide deck) templates.
• Design impact reports, including page layout, typography, charts, or simple infographics based on provided data.
• Create general design templates for recurring events for future use.
• Attend event committee meetings as needed.
• Deliver design assets and collateral according to agreed-upon project timelines and within the approved budget.
• Provide final deliverables in requested formats, including editable source files and print-ready or digital-ready files.
• Ensure designs align with The Contingent's brand standards, event objectives, and intended audience.
• Proactively communicate project status, timelines, and any potential delays or concerns.
• Seek feedback and clarification as needed to ensure the final product meets project expectations.
• Develop user-friendly, editable general design templates suitable for future use.
• Transfer all final files, including source files, templates, artwork, and designs, to The Contingent at the conclusion of each project.
• Collaborate effectively with The Contingent staff, vendors, and event partners as needed.
• Control the manner and means of performing the Services.
• Provide progress reports as reasonably requested by The Contingent.

Benefits

• Contractor is not entitled to organizational benefits.
• The Contingent is not liable for taxes, Workers Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, FICA, Social Security, withholding tax, etc. for or on behalf of Contractor (or any employees of Contractor).
• No Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed