NCMPR periodically seeks qualified professionals and firms to provide services supporting the organization’s programs, events and operations. Current opportunities and submission requirements are listed below.
The National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) is seeking a graphic designer or design firm to develop the visual identity and graphic assets for NCMPR's 2027 national conference in Chicago, March 17–19. The selected designer will collaborate with NCMPR staff to create a cohesive and engaging brand experience across digital, print and onsite conference materials.
Proposal deadline: Friday, Oct. 2, 2026
NCMPR is the country’s premier professional development organization for community and technical college marcom and PR pros, providing training, resources, awards and networking opportunities in a welcoming space.
The theme of the 2027 conference is Together, We Got This, and we are looking for pop art-inspired designs that incorporate iconic Chicago imagery. The selected designer will collaborate with NCMPR staff to develop a conference branding package, including but not limited to:
NCMPR reserves the right to adjust this schedule as needed. Any changes affecting the selected designer will be communicated promptly.
Preference will be given to designers or firms with experience in:
Current NCMPR members are encouraged to submit proposals. Proposers employed by an educational institution or other organization must include a supervisor’s letter approving their participation and acknowledging that all work created for the project will be owned by NCMPR under the final agreement.
Proposals must include:
Applicants should submit one proposal document containing the letter of interest, design approach, proposed timeline, pricing information and professional references. The portfolio may be uploaded separately or provided through a link to an online portfolio.
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
NCMPR may contact professional references or request additional information as part of the evaluation process.
All final designs, artwork and related creative assets developed through this project will become the exclusive property of NCMPR. The selected designer may display completed work in a professional portfolio after the conference brand has been publicly released, subject to NCMPR’s approval and attribution guidelines. Final ownership and usage terms will be included in the project agreement.
Please submit your proposal and relevant portfolio materials through NCMPR’s online submission portal by Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. You’ll also be asked to provide basic contact information as part of the submission process.
Questions regarding this RFP may be directed to James Walters, NCMPR executive director, at [javascript protected email address] or 505-349-0500.
There are currently no closed opportunities.
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