OCAD U CAREER LAUNCHERS

Secret Planet, Studio Assistant

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-to-day 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 2024, 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. Lastly, A $500 stipend will also be paid directly to the recipient to support their success in the role.

RATE

$20 hour, for 7-10 hours per week (Mondays/Tuesdays)
$500 stipend from the CEAD

TERM

Part-time contract, beginning in June to August 2024

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 support. Click 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.