Job Description

VICE PRESIDENT, DIGITAL DESIGN is responsible for the creative and technical execution of the annual Yearbook for the school year. VICE PRESIDENT, DIGITAL DESIGN will construct original spreads based on a creative theme, resulting in work that will be published in print for UBC Sauder students.

Time Commitment

5-7 hr/week, 7-9 during peak periods

Term of Employment

October 2026 - May 2027

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate and construct themes for the Yearbook with the team and co-chairs of the Yearbook & Prospectus
• Maintain design cohesion and aesthetics across projects
• Design input in the layout and graphics for the yearbook
• Attend weekly or bi-weekly portfolio meetings for process tracking
• Manage and communicate with fellow team members

Qualifications

• Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom etc.), Canva
• Passion and drive to continuously improve design skills
• Ensure all tasks are completed on schedule to allow timely printing and distribution of the yearbook
• Proactive communication with the team during the term of employment

Anticipated Learning Outcomes

• Creative direction and graphic design
• Independent and collaborative work
• Develop published work under the marketing portfolio with the Yearbook & Prospectus Chairs and Vice Presidents, Digital Design

Application Process

• A one-page resume outlining your most relevant experiences
• A cover letter describing:
• Why do you want to be involved in the CUS?
• Why do you think you would be an excellent candidate for the position?
• OPTIONAL: Portfolio with past work that is relevant to the role (approximately 5-10 projects), pasted as one external URL

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