We’re Hiring! Graphic Designer

Come Work with Us!

Our campus is always evolving at the Alberta University of the Arts, and here you’ll find yourself surrounded by the connoisseurs of Calgary’s contemporary culture. At the AUArts Students’ Association (AUArts SA), you’ll be working with a group of innovative, quirky, passionate, and hard-working creatives committed to providing AUArts’ student body with unique opportunities to enhance their sense of well-being, develop their professional skills, and establish a strong presence in the culture of the institution. Together, we continuously find ways to build on the strengths of our programs, boost our support services, and advocate for an exceptional student experience.

Graphic Designer

The Graphic Designer will work with the Communications Coordinator to develop and create exciting graphics for the Students’ Associations platforms.

·       Employment Type: Hybrid* Part-time, 12-15 hours per week

·       Contract Length: 8 months with possibility of extension

·       Hourly Pay Range: $16-18 dependent on experience

·       Reports to Communications Coordinator

·       *Must be able to work on campus once a week

Core Objectives

·       Design on-brand graphics for social media and print use

·       Develop designs for promotional materials for events, campaigns, and initiatives of the SA

·       Create and update assets for our website

·       Design animations for reels

·       Keep organized filing system of all design files

·       Help ensure accessible design best practices throughout the SA portfolio

Qualifications and Skills

·       Background in design, communications, marketing or related areas

·       Experience or interest in non-profit artist run culture, arts education and advocacy

·       Access to a computer and internet

·       Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing your tasks

·       Intermediate experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop and Microsoft Suite

·       Organized with files keeping and task management

·       Experience with preparing files for print and a variety of digital spaces 

Perks

·       Professional development opportunities

·       Hybrid work

·       Paid vacation and flex days

·       Access to Adobe and Microsoft suites

Who You Are

Here at AUArts SA we’ve worked hard to develop a culture we are proud to be a part of, and if you can say yes to a few of these things you might be proud to be a part of it too…

Equity & Diversity – Are you willing to consciously create room for respectful dialogue surrounding issues of equity and diversity? Pursuing a creative life takes guts! We’ve got a diverse, spunky, progressive, and outspoken community here at AUArts, and we are always looking for ways to self-reflect and incorporate socially just practices in our workplace.

Collaboration & Empowerment – Do you believe in bringing other people up, supporting your co-workers’ success, and finding ways to work together to accomplish your goals? From start to finish we are constantly learning from each other and finding ways to practice gratitude and celebrate the victories, both big and small.

Inspiration & Innovation - Are you excited to put your ideas on the table, take the risk and try something new even if you might fail? We love a good brainstorming session and are always open to incorporating fresh ideas into our programs and services.

Apply Now!

Please note that this is an 8 MONTH contract. Email your resume/CV and portfolio with the subject line: YOURLASTNAME_JOBTITLE. Please ensure you specify which job you’re applying for and why you think you are a good fit for this position and within the AUArts SA team!

Interviews will take place the week of December 16th of 2024 with an expected start date of January 7th 2025.

Please send applications to: Robyn (she/they) at communications.sa@auarts.ca

Application Deadline is Friday December 13th at 11:59PM.

The AUArts Students’ Association is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. If you require any specific accommodations to be made during the interview process, please do not hesitate to include this information when submitting your application. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is open to everyone, however AUArts students and alumni will be prioritized.