Team CommUNITY’s is looking for a consultant who can partner with TCU events staff and leadership to create new branding, graphic design, and visual content for the 2027 Global Gathering. The Global Gathering brings together groups from around the world working on the most urgent technology-related challenges affecting human rights, social justice, civil society, and journalism at the local, regional and global levels. The event is considered one of the most important gatherings in the digital rights space where, through unique event design and facilitation, the field is able to co-design strategies, share knowledge, and deepen trust between regions and various disciplines. Hosted in the coastal municipalities outside of Lisbon, Portugal, the gathering will host approximately 900-1000 people in an outdoor space. The event promotes the mutual goals of productivity and collaboration among TCU and leading digital rights organizations, as well as restoration and recovery from escalated threats and repression in the global ecosystem.
More information about the Global Gathering can be found here: https://wiki.digitalrights.community/2026_Global_Gathering_Programming
In advance of our 5th edition of the Global Gathering, TCU is aiming to refresh our event branding, graphics, and visuals, while still reflecting and conveying the goals of the event (referenced above) and TCU’s mission.
Expected deliverables:
Develop Global Gathering design concept in active collaboration with Team CommUNITY
Create digital assets for digital communications, especially Instagram
Create physical assets for event space signage and decoration, including but not limited to the following key elements:
Badges
Wristbands
Booth signs
Venue and directional signage
Venue map
Totems
Event poster
Graphic wall coverings
Stickers
Staff t-shirts
Participant t-shirts
Tote bags
Qualifications:
Strong portfolio of design work that demonstrates deep expertise in developing strong brands.
Demonstration of unique / atypical designs (particularly with references to technology and technical concepts) for brands strongly preferred.
Effectively communicates conceptual ideas and design rationale.
Prior experience working with international communities, preferably nonprofits, grassroots organizations, and/or open source tech communities.
Able to work independently, prioritize accordingly, and iterate quickly.
Strong communication skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Expertise in design software like Photoshop and Illustrator
Timeline
Design concept established with TCU by January 31, 2027.
Digital assets must be completed by March 31, 2027.
Physical assets must be completed by end of June 2027.
All remaining services must be completed by late August 2027.
Submission process
Please submit your resume / CV and portfolio by November 15, 2026 to ops@digitalrights.community. Applications should include your rate / pricing to execute the project scope outlined above.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a proposal adapted from a design brief that will be provided by TCU.