Designer (Part-time)

JOB SUMMARY

Receiving direction from the Head of Engagement & Advancement through the Manager of Engagement, this position is responsible for scheduling, coordinating, designing, and producing WAG-Qaumajuq’s exhibition graphic design projects. These projects include, but are not limited to, periodicals, exhibition catalogues, wall graphics, posters, brochures, and promotional materials. This position works on-site.

Salary:
Starting at $26.43/h

Hours of Work: 
Monday–Friday part-time, with Mondays off in the summer. 21.25–35 hours per week (some flexibility in start and end times).

Other Benefits:
After probationary period, Health, Dental & Vision benefits and 3% match Pension, discounts, memberships.

Start Date:
As soon as possible

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with artists and curators to design and produce WAG-Qaumajuq exhibition graphics, didactics, and catalogues.
• Design and oversee the production of promotional materials such as signage, banners, invitations, and posters for exhibitions and key exhibition-based events.
• Design directional signage and maps to guide visitors through the gallery spaces.
• Assist with preparing operating budgets for exhibitions, advising on exhibition design to ensure adherence to the approved budget.
• Maintain and develop the gallery’s visual identity, ensuring consistency across all visual materials.
• Design and create documentation for exhibition design standards at the gallery and its satellite locations.
• Create designs for gallery merchandise such as tote bags, T-shirts, and other items sold in the gallery shop.
• Work with external artists, designers, and vendors on collaborative projects and special exhibitions.
• Liaise with staff requesting services to determine requirements, obtain quotes, and determine project costs for the approval of the originating department before proceeding.
• Coordinate requests for design services in accordance with priorities established with the department head.
• Uphold ongoing performance expectations relating to equity and anti-racism, including ongoing education, confronting personal biases, applying the anti-racism policy, and making equitable decisions.
• Work in an organized and independent manner.
• Accommodate multiple design requirements from various departments efficiently and calmly within tight deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ASSETS:

• Bilingualism in French and English.
• Ability to speak or read an Indigenous language.
• Experience working in design for an art gallery or museum.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or persons who have been racialized are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At WAG-Qaumajuq, we are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace. If you are excited about this role, but your qualifications do not perfectly align with the job description, and/or you have experiential knowledge which would be an asset, we encourage you to apply and outline the applicable information in your cover letter. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or another within our organization.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please send your resume with a cover letter as a single .pdf to Goretti Xavier gxavier@wag.ca with the position title in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you!

Only candidates invited for interviews will be contacted. Thank you!