The Elders are looking for graphic design project support to elevate our social media visuals and help our global advocacy land with even greater impact.

Project overview

The Elders are independent global leaders working together for peace, justice, human rights and a sustainable planet. Founded by Nelson Mandela, the group speaks with moral authority on the world’s most urgent challenges.

We are seeking a creative graphic designer to help refresh The Elders’ digital brand identity and unify and elevate our presence across digital channels.
 
The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of social media trends and digital design to create a new design system and editable content templates to enhance The Elders' storytelling and allow greater flexibility and differentiation across programme initiatives.

The brief will best suit a freelance graphic designer.

The brief

Download the full brief and supporting information here: Project Brief

Declarations of interest

To register your interest, please respond to the brief by 23:59 on 18 December by email to [email protected], with your CV and a covering note that includes:

• Examples of relevant past work and details of how your skills and experience fit the brief
• A brief outline how you will work to deliver the project, what process steps you will take and details of your preferred ways of working
• Any initial reactions to the creative challenges presented and examples of inspiration that may inform your proposal
• Any relevant details about your upcoming availability

Please note, applications may close before this date if suitable candidates for the next stage of the process are identified before 18 December.

Interview stage and proposal

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend an online interview to present their proposals for the project, to be held during the week commencing 19 January 2026.

The successful candidate will be appointed shortly thereafter.

If you have any questions about the brief or process please email [email protected].