OCAD U CAREER LAUNCHERS

Designer-in-Residence,
Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT)

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION

The Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT) is an artist-run charitable organization dedicated to facilitating excellence in the moving image through media arts education and production resources. LIFT exists to provide support and encouragement for independent filmmakers and artists through affordable access to production, post-production and exhibition equipment; professional and creative development; workshops and courses; commissioning and exhibitions; artist residencies; and a variety of other services. LIFT offers over 150 workshops per year covering all elements of filmmaking, as well as numerous youth and community education programs. 

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce a recruited placement in partnership with LIFT for the role of Designer-in-Residence. LIFT is looking for an independent and enthusiastic emerging designer to come on board for a six-month contract that would allow them the opportunity to help redesign key public assets for the organization, including both online and print materials. The Designer-in-Residence position is intended to provide an upper-year student with the opportunity to gain experience designing for a medium-sized charitable organization. This is a fantastic opportunity for OCAD U students interested in building skills in arts communication, marketing, and education with a long-standing arts organization. The role will be a combination of on-site and remote work. This opportunity with LIFT is made possible through funding from the Cultural Human Resources Council’s (CHRC) Student Work Placement Program funded by the Government of Canada.  We recommend those interested in applying read LIFT’s Code of Conduct.

The OCAD U RBC CEAD is committed to promoting substantive equality for equity-seeking groups that are under-represented in the creative sector. We encourage applications from first-time applicants to the program and graduates of equity-seeking communities including racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities / expressions. Applicants are welcome to advise the CEAD of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Projects that will fall within the purview of the Designer in Residence include:

• Collaborating with the Education and Outreach Coordinator and the Education and Outreach Administrator to assess the design needs of the Education Department.
• Create templates for the social media, website, and the seasonal Workshop Brochure. 
• Collaborating with the Deputy Director to assess needs for membership engagement.
• Create templates for social media and the website.
• Photographing a maximum of five (5) in-person workshops and events to be used as part of future promotional materials.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Current OCAD U student in any discipline in their third or final year at the undergraduate level or any year at the Master’s level
• Demonstrated skills to collaborate and work in a small team environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work well both within a small team, and independently
• Good design sensibilities
• Experience with WordPress, InDesign, Canva and Google Workspace
• Interest in independent and analogue filmmaking is considered an asset
• Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received a Career Launcher opportunity 
  
  As part of the funding from the Cultural Human Resources Council’s (CHRC) Student Work Placement Program, applicants must be:
• Registered a student in a recognized Canadian Post Secondary Education institution in any program or field of study 
• Legally allowed to work in Canada according to the laws and regulations of the province or territory where they work
• Either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a person granted refugee protection under the law  

APPLICATION SUPPORT

The OCAD U RBC CEAD is committed to promoting substantive equality for equity-seeking groups that are under-represented in the creative sector. We encourage applications from first-time applicants to the program and graduates of equity-seeking communities including racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities / expressions. Applicants are welcome to advise the CEAD of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. 

Applicants who need assistance with their submissions are invited to connect with the RBC CEAD for Advising support. Click here to learn more about how to book an advising appointment.