Academic Position at YorkU

Posted on February 2, 2012

Position Rank: Contractually Limited Appointment

Discipline/Field: Graphic Design/Visual Communication

Home Faculty: Fine ArtsHome Department/Area/Division: Design

Affiliation/Union: YUFAPosition

Start Date: August 15, 2012

Position End Date: May 14, 2013

Contractually Limited Appointment (CLA): Graphic Design/Visual Communication 

The Department of Design is a leader in design education in Canada. The York/Sheridan Program in Design is the first Bachelor of Design Honours Degree (B.Des Hons.) in Ontario and the York University Master of Design (M.Des.) program is Ontario's first graduate program in Design. Our undergraduate curriculum focuses on all aspects of graphic design, including visual communication design, information design, interactive multimedia and design studies. The Master's Program is dedicated to providing graduate students with opportunities to explore a wide range of approaches to contemporary design practice and research in design in support of innovation and experimentation. 

Applications are invited for a nine-month Contractually Limited Appointment (CLA) at the Sessional Assistant Professor level in Graphic Design/Visual Communication (print oriented), with undergraduate teaching and administrative responsibilities, effective August 15, 2012, subject to final budgetary approval. The preferred applicant should have an active design practice and teaching experience. 

Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses in three or more of the following areas: Design Fundamentals, Typography, Editorial Design, Book Design, Typeface Design, Communication Design, Package Design. In addition, this appointment requires participation in departmental governance, committee services, and curriculum development and growth.

Applicants are expected to have a master of design degree or a bachelor of design degree or other relevant design education.

York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Temporary entry for citizens of the U.S.A. and Mexico may apply per the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Interested candidates are invited to send a letter of application outlining their areas of professional experience and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, examples of creative work (10 to 15 projects) available on a DVD and/or online, examples of students work, and three letters of references to: Design Search Committee, Attn: Barb Batke, Administrative Assistant, Department of Design, 4008 TEL Building, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J1P3. 

E-mail: bbatke@yorku.ca, Tel: 416.736.2100, ext. 77434, Fax: 416.736.5450. 

Application deadline: March 1, 2012

Web Designer/Developer  

Posted: January 30, 2012

 
Our client, an international advertiser, requires a senior-level Graphic Designer/Web Developer.

You must possess a degree in Graphic Design with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite 5 (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash).

You must also have a degree in web development comprising expert level HTML, XHTML, CSS, Javascript, XML, ActionScript, PHP.Back-end web technologies such as MS SQL, motion graphics and audio/video capabilities an asset.

You will work closely with strategic account people and their client(s) to design and bring websites to life.  Your graphic design encompasses superb use of colour and type.  Your communication skills are clearand concise.   You are able to work under pressure and with multiple projects simultaneously.   

Send your resume and three samples of websites you’ve produced in confidence to: fran@api-adpeople.com.

Thanks to all  who respond.  Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Manager of Photography (Images) and Media Content

Posted on January 27, 2012

Waddingtons.ca is Canada’s leading auction house with a successful history of over 150 years in the auction and appraisal business. Waddington’s core business is selling property from all areas of fine art, collectables and antiques.

Waddington’s success is the result of anticipating market and industry trends.  An established and highly respected company – Waddington’s is also a forward thinking organization, committed to developing innovative solutions to evolve the business. 

As part of this forward thinking Waddingtons.ca has recently completed an extensive study of our brand resulting in a commitment to ensure that Waddingtons.ca’s brand, marketing plan and product presentation are optimized for our online business.

To move this plan forward we are looking for a Manager of Photography (Images) and Media Content to augment the current team and ensure Waddingtons.ca remains on the leading edge.

Role Description

The Manager of Photography (Images) and Media Content position is targeted at individuals with a degree or diploma in photography and expertise in coordinating web content such as video blogs, social media, etc.

The Manager will have full access to Waddington’s resident experts and resources and will be part of an energetic team. Waddingtons.ca has an in-house, fully equipped digital photography studio located at its downtown Toronto facilities.

The ideal candidate for this position is creative, highly organized, a team player, has an interest and knowledge of business development and enjoys exploring new possibilities.

Major Responsibilities

Images:

Produce all images required for:

online auction catalogues

printed auction catalogues

marketing / promotional pieces

Media:

Co-ordinate and oversee the production of departmental web content

Co-ordinate company social media

Contribute to web marketing

Work with our creative / tech team to develop our online profile with innovative content and inter-activity.

Contribute to online business development

Qualifications:

Post-secondary degree or diploma in photography (with a focus on product photography)

Knowledge of post photographic skills

Some knowledge of online programs

An interest in learning more about our industry

An energy to inspire others

Some knowledge of the antique/collectables business (preferred but not essential)

Compensation

Compensation will include a base salary with performance related incentives, excellent benefits.

Please forward your information and an accompanying digital portfolio by email to: adm@waddingtons.ca.

Intermediate Graphic Designer

Posted on November 4, 2011

Day Advertising is an award-winning agency that specializes in recruitment advertising, employer branding and human resources communications. Our studio is looking for an energetic Intermediate Graphic Designer with at least 2 years' experience and proven design skills in print and online campaigns.

If you are an expert in Adobe CS5, can handle your work with speed and precision, have an impressive typographical flair and are a conceptual thinker, join us at this great Yonge & Davisville location.

Send your resume, salary expectations and a selection of your portfolio to cquirk@dayadvertising.com