Designing the Sphere Handbook 2018 – Call for proposals for graphic design services

Sphere is seeking a skilled graphic designer with both print and web design experience to produce the new version of the humanitarian community’s flagship manual, the Sphere Handbook 2018.

Background

The Sphere Handbook (www.sphereproject.org) brings together the fundamental standards for life-saving assistance with dignity in the humanitarian sector. It is currently being fully revised, bothin content and structure. The final text will be ready for sign-off by end January 2018.

The Handbook is composed of eight chapters, five of which follow the same basic structure with some variations. This is primarily presented through the following elements, some of which appear as tables or charts:

  • Title page
  • Chapter contents page
  • Graphic presentation of the chapter’s standards
  • Chapter introduction
  • Section introduction
  • Standard:
    • Standard title
    • Standard text
    • Key Actions with sub-action bullet points
    • Key Indicators with additional information bullet points
    • Guidance notes
  • Appendices
  • References and further reading for the full chapter

Deliverables:

 

 

1. Interim (15 December) Set of design elements, in any suitable format.
2. Full set of elements (12 January) All digital files (InDesign or similar).
3. All finalized and validated files, ready for online and print publication (max. 28 February):  Complete digital files (InDesign or similar); ready-to-print files (press quality PDF); cascading style sheet containing the equivalent design information for use for the online version of the Handbook.

Submissions

Freelancers and agencies may apply.

Proposals should include:

a) A résumé, inclusive of your language skills (Fluent English or French required); summary information on all team members if several professionals are associated to the proposal;
b) Portfolio of past design work and (if possible) initial suggestions for the Sphere Handbook design;
c) Recommended file formats in which you will submit both the print and online deliverables;
d) An explanation of how the following will be achieved:

  • Clear, simple and attractive design that is easy to navigate by first-time users;
  • Consideration given to all the text elements listed above.

e) Proposed budget.

Pease send your proposals to recruitment@sphereproject.org by 15 November 2017.

To see the full job advert, consult the Sphere website.