Call for Applications: Branding Consultant

Closing Date of Opportunity: January 31, 2025

Name or Organization: Burnt Toast Studio

Contact Email: info@burnttoaststudio.com

Website: http://www.burnttoaststudio.com

Post Content: We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic individual to aid our team as a contracted Branding Consultant. In this role, you will be responsible for aiding Burnt Toast in establishing consistent branding package, determining marketing strategies and attending studio events where needed. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our printmaking studio.

Responsibilities:

Brand Identity Creation: We are in need of a candidate who can successfully create a branding package that will be used going forward for Burnt Toast Studio that embodies our organization. This will be used for promotion, our website, social media, newsletters and emails. This package should be intuitive for staff and volunteers to use moving forward.

• Brand creation should be done based on conversation with the Staff and Board at Burnt Toast Studio. This requires attending board meetings once per month.

Marketing and Promotion: The selected candidate should be able to create and implement marketing strategies via social media and email that can be used moving forward. Success in this position should show an increase in engagement. The candidate should be able to demonstrate that they are capable of:

• Development and implementation of marketing strategies to attract new members and increase studio visibility.
• Create engaging content for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to be shared with our Marketing and Communications Coordinator.
• Develop print and digital marketing materials (flyers, brochures, newsletters, etc.).
• Creation of a photo asset database.

Event Representative:

• Event documentation - to be used for photo asset database.
• Create and distribute marketing material at events.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in branding, marketing, or event coordination is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and digital marketing tools.
• Knowledge of printmaking techniques, processes, and art materials is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as required based on event schedule.

The above job description is a general overview of the responsibilities for a contracted Branding Consultant. Actual duties may vary based on the specific needs of the studio.

Compensation:
• Determined upon experience - the duration will be established during the interview process.

About Burnt Toast Studio:

Burnt Toast Studio is a not-for-profit artist collective that provides affordable studio spaces, access to shared equipment, opportunities for exhibition, participation in collaborative shows and a venue to sell artwork. We strive to nurture, maintain and share printmaking techniques while fostering and developing original works. We are home to many talented Calgary artists at varying different points in their careers. BTS provides opportunities for emerging artists and a space for community connection through the sharing of artwork, encouraging Calgary’s arts community to grow and thrive.
We strongly encourage equity deserving artists, including women, disabled, Indigenous, Black, Racialized folks and the LGBTQIA2S+ candidates to apply.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant portfolio materials to info@burnttoaststudio.com with subject ‘Branding Consultant Application - Name'. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Please note that we will only contact candidates who are being considered for an interview. Thank you for your understanding.