Design Coordinator full-time

Duties:

1. Executes the Gallery’s visual identity, graphic standards and brand guidelines, ensuring the proper use and updating of the visual identity program.
2. Prepares and produces exhibition, program and special event support materials and other design deliverables including print, digital and multimedia.
3. Supports the museum’s marketing and advertising strategies including the ad placement calendar and bookings.
4. Creates and develops design and layout of marketing and communication materials and support pieces.
5. Actively supports the Art and Design Store team by contributing to the design, layout and production of merchandise and sales materials including posters, flyers and advertising.
6. Assists with design elements throughout the museum and surrounding area including temporary and permanent signage.
7. Prepares materials for production including ensuring quality marketing and communication pieces.
8. Acts as a liaison with production houses and other third parties.
9. Provides design assistance to museum departments including Development and Curatorial.
10. Collaborates with museum staff to determine effective mediums to distribute content.
11. Actively participates in collaborative planning with colleagues throughout Remai Modern.
12. Provides photography support, when required.
13. Provides support to the Content Coordinator, as required.
14. Engages in ongoing research of best practices in production.
15. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• University degree in graphic design, applied communication or fine arts.
• Four years progressively responsible design experience. Design agency experience is an asset.
• Demonstrated skill in graphic design, applied communications or fine arts.
• Thorough knowledge of and interest in the arts and tourism sectors.
• Knowledge of public sector and non-profit organizational operations.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with staff, trustees, volunteers, artists, donors, sponsors, stakeholders, partners and the public.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality related to museum collections and operations.
• Enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to balance several projects simultaneously and meet scheduled deadlines.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of a computer with Microsoft Office software and design, photography, layout and multimedia software.

Closing Date:

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - 5:00 pm