Graphic Designer

Orbis International is a global nonprofit working to prevent blindness and restore sight for children and adults in communities where eye care is limited or unavailable. Around 1.1 billion people live with vision loss, yet 90% of it is preventable with the right care.

For more than 40 years, Orbis has trained eye care professionals worldwide through in-person programs, partnerships with local hospitals, and our iconic Flying Eye Hospital — a fully equipped teaching hospital on board an aircraft. We also develop innovative tools like Cybersight, our award-winning e-learning and telehealth platform, along with AI screening and VR training technologies.

Orbis ranks in the top 3% of U.S. charities, recognized for transparency and accountability by Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and the Better Business Bureau.

Project Background

Orbis is seeking a preferred design vendor or consultant to serve as a trusted creative partner for a variety of Orbis-branded design projects. Our materials must be highly visual, professional, and aligned with Orbis brand guidelines—conveying a tone that is hopeful, forward-looking, and uplifting.

Designs should reflect Orbis’s mission, adhere to our visual standards, and leverage our extensive library of high-quality photography.

Scope of Work

The selected vendor will provide design services for large and small projects on an ongoing basis, typically with short lead times and fast turnarounds. Collaboration will take place mainly by email, with occasional video calls for larger or more complex projects.

This partnership will last 24 months, with an estimated 20–30 projects per year. Each project’s expected hours will be agreed upon before work begins.

Example Design Projects

• Logo lockups: Co-branded partner logos following Orbis guidelines.
• Infographics: Data-driven visuals for social media campaigns.
• Social shareables: Awareness day or initiative graphics formatted for multiple platforms.
• Illustration series: Mascot designs (e.g., “Seymour the Bear”) in cultural attire.
• Brochures/Flyers: Trifold or single-page layouts with supplied copy and photos.
• Event signage: Banners and collateral for Flying Eye Hospital programs.
• Museum signage: Large-scale exhibition displays (e.g., for aviation museums).
• Virtual backgrounds: Orbis-branded backgrounds for Zoom or Teams.
• PowerPoint templates: Consistent, branded presentation templates with clear instructions.
• Anniversary or program logos: Concepts and final design delivery.
• Annual reports: 30-page, visually engaging report showcasing yearly impact.

Materials Provided by Orbis

• Brand guidelines and assets (logos, illustrations, icons)
• Approved photography
• Finalized copy/text

Deliverables

To be determined on a project-by-project basis.

Pricing

Please provide:

• An hourly rate in USD, inclusive of all design costs (excluding external vendor expenses such as printing).
• Estimated hours required for each of the example project types listed above.
• Any available nonprofit discount rate.

RFP Submission Requirements

Your proposal must include:

1. Relevant experience with similar projects.
2. Links or examples of digital and print design work.
3. A quotation or cost breakdown, including your hourly rate and billing practices.
4. Information on response time and how timelines are set for deliverables.

If applying as an agency, please include bios for the account manager and any key team members.

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