Vancouver Community Network Web Designer Contract in Lower Mainland, BC

Overview

Vancouver Community Network

Branch Lower Mainland BC CA

Position:
Web Designer
Location:
Lower Mainland, BC

Knowledge of web design and development process. Passionate about design and helping non-profits succeed in their communications….

BASIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Participating youth must:
be between the ages of 15 and 30 at the time of intake;

have demonstrated skills achievement at the post-secondary level (this means that you must have more than secondary school achievement);

intend to gain ICT skills and knowledge;

meet the job requirements of the IHO, which should included stated ICT-related activities;

be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada and be legally entitled to work in Canada; and

must not be in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.

JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working closely with VCN admin and web|team to execute ideas

Working with clients and VCN teams to translate concepts into variable design concepts

Leading the design and contributing to the content of the Youth Internship Program magazine

Developing design exploration assets and/or mood boards and palettes for pitches or client presentations to help determine direction

Designing promotional and event collateral for print and web

Navigating thorough revision processes to improve and/or recreate graphics for web design Executing responsible print production and delivery of appropriate files

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Skills and experience in web development on WordPress highly desired

Working on or have completed a diploma or higher in the appropriate fields and/or have a strong portfolio of past and current works

Knowledge of web design and development process

Ability to collaborate with management and/or business team to produce presentations or business development documents for client meetings

Competency in Adobe Suite needed to deliver quality products

Passionate about design and helping non-profits succeed in their communications
Creative flair and originality through innovation

HOURS: 35 hours/week
SALARY: $15/h
INTERNSHIP DURATION: 420 hrs

APPLY HERE: http://yid.vcn.bc.ca/placements/vcn-web-designer/

Internship provided via the Vancouver Community Network Youth Internships program and funded under the Youth Employment Strategy and Industry Canada.