Contract Senior Designer - Consultant

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Issued by: Medical Teams International

Proposal Due Date: March 20, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: March 26, 2026

The Contract Senior Designer will create the visual rebrand of Medical Teams International. This role will develop the updated brand look and feel, including core visual elements such as logo refinement, color palette, typography, photography style, illustration, layout systems, and digital + print design standards. The Contract Senior Designer will build the creative foundation for the new brand system and deliver a practical brand toolkit that internal teams and external vendors can use moving forward.

Primary Responsibilities

Execute the visual rebrand in collaboration with the CMMO and Marketing Director, from creative strategy through final design production
Develop a comprehensive brand system, including refining the logo, selecting typography, establishing a color palette, designing iconography, defining photography and illustration styles, and developing layout systems.
Create a clear, usable brand style guide and toolkit for internal teams and external vendors
Conduct a brand audit of existing assets and recommend improvements or replacements
Refresh or redesign priority communication materials, including brochures, web elements, email templates, presentation decks, social assets, signage, and wearables
Design and produce print samples and digital assets to support brand rollout

The purpose of this role is to deliver design concepts that:

Strengthens brand clarity and purpose
Supports branding, advertising campaigns, marketing materials, and fundraising efforts
Drives fundraising growth across multi-channel campaigns through design excellence
Equips internal teams with clear, consistently designed materials

This role ensures that the Medical Teams brand design is consistent across fundraising, brand, mobilization, and external communications. This is a contract position working in close collaboration with the Chief Marketing & Mobilization Officer (CMMO) and Director, Marketing, and Marketing Manager.

Project Deliverables

Updated brand visual language and identity system
Logo refinement and final file package
Brand guidelines (PDF and editable format)
Photography and imagery direction with usage guidance
Digital and print templates (e.g., PowerPoint, brochures, social media, email, stationery)
Organized master design files
Ongoing design support of marketing initiatives, marketing collateral, fundraising efforts, direct response, digital marketing, advertising, events, PR, donor communications, and church engagement.

Proposal Requirements

Proposals should include the following:

Overview & Approach
A summary of your background, design philosophy, and approach to supporting mission-driven organizations.
Relevant Experience
Description of comparable brand and design work, particularly in areas such as logo development and refinement, visual storytelling, environmental and signage systems, digital and print execution, branded materials (i.e., swag), and longer-form publications such as annual or impact reports.
Portfolio
A link to a portfolio highlighting relevant projects. Please note which pieces best reflect senior-level thinking and brand execution.
Availability & Engagement Model
Estimated availability, preferred contract structure, and typical turnaround expectations.
Pricing
Monthly rates only

Submission Instructions

This RFP is being shared through direct outreach and external posting for 7 days. The due date is noon on 20 March 2026. If you are interested in moving forward, please upload the requested materials and proposal at the Paycom Apply link.

Qualifications

Proposals should demonstrate the following:

10+ years of professional design experience with nonprofits and faith-based organizations
Strong portfolio showing excellence in typography, layout, and visual storytelling
Experience designing assets for both print and digital placement
Ability to work within established brand guidelines while creatively evolving them
Comfort collaborating with marketers, writers, and leadership
Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop); familiarity with working in shared, cloud-based environments is helpful

Engagement Details

Medical Teams International anticipates this role will be engaged on a contract basis, with an estimated workload of 40 hours per week.

This role will include:

Ongoing design support
Project-based assignments
Participation in creative reviews and planning meetings

Submission Instructions

This RFP is being shared through direct outreach and external posting for 7 days. If you are interested in moving forward, please submit the materials outlined above at the Paycom link.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

Quality and relevance of portfolio
Alignment with Medical Teams International’s mission and values
Demonstrated senior-level design thinking
Communication and collaboration approach
Cost and overall value

Evaluation Process

Shortlisted bidders may be invited to discuss their proposals in more detail at Medical Teams’ discretion. Medical Teams reserves the right to keep all evaluation details confidential and to select the successful RFP. Proposals will be evaluated through documented review of all relevant criteria by qualified Medical Teams staff, as required by the Medical Teams Global Procurement Policy. Medical Teams reserves the right to award in full, part, or not at all, any submission; and to re-publish the RFP.

Value for money is important to Medical Teams International, and all decisions will be made to ensure funds dispensed are used in the most effective and efficient manner. Medical Teams International may award multiple contracts, and all contracts will be non-exclusive.

Payment: Medical Teams International’s standard payment terms are Net 30 or acceptance of Goods/Services/Works, whichever is later.

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