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OCAD U CAREER LAUNCHERS


Photo courtesy of Secret Planet.

Secret Planet, Studio Assistant

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RECIPIENT

We're excited to announce Betty Shao as the recipient of the Secret Planet, Studio Assistant Career Launcher.

Betty Shao is a Chinese-Canadian illustrator based in Toronto, Ontario. She mainly focuses on digital media but also enjoys screen printing and reading comics. Her work usually consists of narrative-driven food illustrations that have a feeling of nostalgia as she strives to become a comic artist.

Website:  www.Bettyshao.com
Instagram: @Betti_shao


OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION

Secret Planet is a screen printing studio in East End Toronto that doubles as a stationery gift shop as well as a community space and zine library. Secret Planet specializes in handmade art prints, stationery, books, and paper products. They also sell goods by local artists.

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce a recruited placement in partnership with Secret Planet for the role of Studio Assistant. This is a great opportunity for artists and designers interested in screen printing, stationary, learning more about how to run a print studio, and working with local artists. Working closely with Secret Planet Print Shop, the Studio Assistant would gain hands on knowledge around the day-today workings of running and managing a print shop with their team.

In addition to working with Secret Planet, the recipient will be given a three day rental credit ($300 value) and $150 materials credit from the CEAD. To be used near the end of summer 2023, the recipient can use the credit towards full access to Secret Planet’s equipment and print studio for an independent project. Secret Planet will be available to help advise, troubleshoot and guide their project.

RATE

$20 hour, for 7-10 hours per week (Mondays/Tuesdays)

TERM

Part-time contract, beginning in June to August 2023

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Pre-press duties (coating, exposing, washing, reclaiming screens)
  • Mix ink to match pantones/colour swatches
  • Register/set up single and multi-layer prints
  • Quality control and count prints
  • Maintain a clean and orderly studio space
  • Occasional retail duties (check out, helping customers, etc)

VACCINATION POLICY

The Secret Planet Print Shop operates in a small space that does not always allow for staff to distance from each other at all times. In order to protect employees from health and safety risks during the current pandemic, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination will be required for the selected candidate prior to their start date. Accommodation requests for new hires that are unable to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on medical or other legally protected grounds must be provided in writing.

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 supportClick here to learn more about how to book an advising appointment.

ACCESSIBILITY

Applicants who have concerns about meeting a Career Launcher application deadline are invited to connect with the CEAD in order to discuss possible alternatives. We encourage all who might require assistance with the application process to reach out to determine available support. Outreach of this nature should be undertaken at least one week prior to the published application deadline.

PARTNER

Secret Planet Print Shop

www.secretplanet.ca

918 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario
M4J1L9

QUALIFICATIONS

  • All Undergraduate and Master's students graduating in 2023
  • A basic understanding of screen printing on paper, knowledge of colour theory, and willingness to learn new things
  • Monday/Tuesday availability
  • Experience printing on textiles, a basic knowledge of Photoshop, strong interest in colour overlays or a strong interest in illustration would be considered an asset
  • Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received a Career Launcher opportunity

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Full contact information (Name, phone, and email)
  • Current resume 
  • A cover letter outlining your interest in this specific opportunity (400 words max)
  • A short statement outlining the potential significance of the opportunity to your practice and/or development (100 words max)

DEADLINE:

Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 8:00 AM ET

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTION

Apply via Typeform here:
https://bit.ly/SecretPlanet2023CLApply




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