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Graphic Designer (Contract, Remote)

Date issued: October 1, 2026

Date due: October 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET

About AHF

Accelerate Her Future (AHF) is a social impact organization tackling gender equity from both sides. We partner with organizations to address workplace barriers faced by Indigenous, Black and racialized women. We also provide tailored programs such as the Fellowship Circle for Indigenous, Black and racialized women pursuing careers in business and STEM.

Our Values

Courageous action | Compassionate engagement | Authentic voice | Transformative solutions

What is the opportunity?

We’re looking for a graphic designer to help bring a new project to life. The project will help medium- and large-sized employers build fairer ways to hire, develop and promote talent, so that Indigenous, Black and racialized women have equal opportunities to advance into leadership.

Scope of Work

Accelerate Her Future is accepting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from graphic designers to support the visual design of materials for a project. Work may include:

  • Designing practical toolkits, guides and tools for employers;
  • Designing reports and learning materials;
  • Creating infographics and data visualizations;
  • Designing presentations, editable templates and event materials;
  • Creating social media templates and promotional graphics; and
  • Formatting materials in English and French.

 

Materials must reflect AHF’s brand guidelines and mission while suitable for employer audiences, and must meet accessibility standards. All work produced will be owned by Accelerate Her Future.

Proposal Guidelines

Each EOI should include:

  • a brief description of the designer’s experience, including employer-facing work and for equity-focused organizations or Indigenous, Black and/or racialized communities;
  • a brief description of previous work for social impact organizations;
  • a response of 150 words or less to this question: What do you know about Accelerate Her Future’s work, and how would you design practical resources for employer audiences that stay true to our voice and mission?
  • a link to an online portfolio with 3–5 relevant samples, including at least one toolkit, guide or resource designed for an employer audience, and at least one created for a social impact, non-profit or community organization;
  • experience designing accessible and bilingual (English/French) materials;
  • the design softwares and tools you use, and confirmation that final files can be provided in editable formats (Accelerate Her Future may supply/ give access to design software tools); 
  • general availability and typical turnaround times;
  • a clearly stated hourly fee; and
  • two references, at least one from a social impact organization.

 

Familiarity with Accelerate Her Future’s work, or with similar social impact organizations, is an asset. Designers with lived experience as Indigenous, Black or racialized women are encouraged to apply.

Please limit the EOI to three (3) pages, not including the portfolio link. No design concepts, mock-ups or spec work are required or will be accepted; selection will be based on existing portfolio samples. Accelerate Her Future is unable to discuss the terms of this work and will not respond to questions or requests for further information.

Submission and Evaluation

Submit your Expression of Interest using this form by October 7, 2026 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time. Candidates must be legally permitted to work in Canada.

EOIs will be evaluated using the following criteria:

Criteria

Weight

Portfolio and design quality

25%

Experience designing practical tools and resources for employer audiences

20%

Understanding of AHF’s work, audience and brand voice, including experience with Indigenous, Black and racialized women’ s communities

25%

Accessible and bilingual design experience

10%

Hourly fee and value for money

15%

Availability and turnaround

5%

Total

100%

Apply Now

We would like to thank all applicants for taking time to submit your Expression of Interest. We are a small team and will contact only those shortlisted for an interview.

If you have a question or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs during the recruitment process, please contact our team at info@accelerateherfuture.com.

Accelerate Her Future was founded on land and waters of the traditional territory of many nations including the Haudenosaunee, Anishnaabeg, the Attawandaron, and the Métis within the lands protected by the “Dish with One Spoon” wampum agreement.

We respect Indigenous Peoples’ deep connections to the land and waters, and affirm our commitment to continued learning while engaging our head, heart, and hands to advance the TRC Call to Action 92 and the MMIWG2S+ Calls to Justice 6.1, 11.1, and 15. We invite you to learn more about the history and presence of the Indigenous communities on the land and waters you gather on and work with us to build a better future for all.

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