Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Conceptualize, design, and deliver graphic-design material that may include brochures, fact sheets, invitations, billboards, magazines, email templates, infographics, advertisements, flyers, PowerPoint slides, email newsletter templates, social media and website graphics and various other graphic and visual projects, as needed by the city. Must also be able to create templates and conceptual collateral for use in Adobe Creative products (InDesign, Photoshop, etc) as well as MS Word.; 2. The graphic designer shall have the capacity to provide up to 60 hours of services per month. If needed services exceeds 60 hours for two consecutive months, contract may be renegotiated. When placing a bid, vendors should know that the estimated budget is based on a flat monthly rate as opposed to an hourly rate, as the monthly projects will vary in size and number based upon events, promotions, etc, needed to support the demands of the city.; 3. At times the scope of work will need to be performed with limited notification. Further, certain projects will need to be completed with minimal lead time and will have a narrow window for flexibility in delivering the final product.; 4. All design, materials, and concepts provided in the performance of the Services shall be suitable for printing by a separate contractor.; 5. Upon acceptance of each design or concept, the City will retain all intellectual property rights.; 6. The estimated cost of any stock photography used to complete a project should be included in the vendor's quote. All graphics must adhere to the city's Branding Style Guide (attached).; 7. Vendor will meet quarterly with a member of the city's Communications, Marketing and Public Relations staff to review any open projects and evaluate work completed to date.; 8. In addition to our regular items, such as ads, social media, etc., we are looking to complete one magazine, MY Rocky Mount, which ranges from 20-32 pages, depending on the amount of material submitted. Additional items such as ads for magazine will be created by the vendor.
