Join us

On Thursday of this week, our graduating Graphic Design and Communication Design classes are hosting Industry Day as a virtual event.

This is a chance to celebrate all of their hard work, meet some new people, catch up with friends, and more.

They’ve been working hard on this and are looking forward to connecting with you. Please consider joining us for part of your day on Thursday!

OUR VOICE / SHIFT – INDUSTRY DAY

Thursday, May 6 from 12pm-9pm
To see the schedule or join the event, click here.

Scheduled at various times throughout the event:

• Group sessions
• One-on-one chats
• Exhibition of student work

Please follow the updates on Instagram @rrcdesign21 and @shiftdesignshow for instructions and complete schedule of activities.

Grad Show website: https://2021.rrcdesignshow.ca/graphic-design/
Grad Show store: https://2021.rrcdesignshow.ca/shop/

Hope to see you there! Thank you for your support of our programs.

BioTalent Student Work Placement Program with Medicure

Junior Digital Media Designer Co-Op Studentship

The Junior Digital Media Designer co-op position is responsible for the creation of both marketing assets and content created to support Medicure’s product portfolio and other marketing goals. This candidate will work closely with our Design Team and Medical Marketing Projects Manager to improve our users experience by bringing our brand to life and keeping it consistent across all our various touchpoints. This co-op placement will be full-time up to a maximum of 16 weeks.

Responsibilities:

• Develop an intimate understanding of our brand message and tone to accurately capture in design through website design, media assets, video and photo form
• Collaborate with marketing and product marketing teammates to support creation of new content
• Help bring new ideas for design and content creation to the team using your expertise and eye for great design
• Scope and create templates for our marketing team to be more efficient in some of their posting on social media, the blog, email, and other channels
• Manage other design needs such as presentations, signage, and trade show collateral as needed
• Develop an intimate understanding of our brand message and tone to accurately capture in video and photo form

Requirements:

• Willingness to learn and work as a team
• Experience in website design and video editing experience is preferred.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite. Experience Adobe Premiere Pro and in Adobe After Effects a major plus. Knowledge of motion graphics preferred.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript preferred
• Applicants must be a current full-time or part-time student registered in a post-secondary program in Canada
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada
• Be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations
• Successful enrolment into the Student Work Placement Program with BioTalent Canada (successful candidates will be guided through this process once selected)
• Applicants must consent to release co-op employment information to BioTalent Canada and the Government of Canada periodically during the placement and after the end of the placement.

If you are interested in the position, please provide your resume and your portfolio to Rina Donnelly (rdonnelly@medicure.com).

It’s been a strange few weeks for us all. As many of you have heard, the 2020 Red River College Design Show, our annual event at the Roblin Centre was cancelled due to the COVID-19 virus.

The students have been working hard to find new ways to showcase their work. You can check out our student work via our Instagram and portfolio websites.

There is also a special virtual event planned online for May 7. Read all about it in this RRC article.

Print Studio One in Steinbach is looking for a creative and dedicated individual to join their team.

Print Studio One and Three-Six North Marketing partners with clients to build their brands across physical and digital platforms, connecting people to products and services that enrich their lives.

The candidate selected would be part of an internal design team that works with local and international brands on a diverse range of projects—from visual identities and websites to physical media like digital print pieces and large format installations. Design team members have the opportunity to operate digital printing equipment, shoot photography, video and other tasks as skillsets align.

Who You Are:

• Enjoy working in a team environment.
• Great at establishing, developing and communicating your ideas.
• Highly creative and versatile—able to produce effective design solutions for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and can handle multiple projects.
• Well-rounded skills in graphic arts with good understanding of marketing and communications.
• Positive attitude and genuine desire to understand and serve our clients.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent working knowledge of graphic design fundamentals and pre-press practices.
• Extensive experience in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Critical thinking mindset and keen attention to detail.
• Degree or diploma in graphic design or similar program is considered an asset.
• Strong communication (written and oral), listening and comprehension skills.
• Desire to assist with pre-press work and run digital printing equipment.
• Web design, photography and videography experience considered an asset.

We have a relaxed and positive atmosphere, a bright and open office environment, continually invest in training opportunities and technology, and provide complete healthcare and benefits packages.

Please email your resume and portfolio stating why you would be a great addition to our team, to:
Colin Enns, Creative Director (colin@psone.ca)
Print Studio One | Three-Six North Marketing
19A Hwy 12N  Steinbach, MB R5G 1T1

Ricki’s Home Office Graphic Designer – Digital

Ricki’s…Fashion That Works!

Established in 1939, with more than 130 locations across Canada, Ricki’s is the destination for fashionable and versatile workwear.  Ricki’s caters to the younger working woman whose lifestyle demands versatility in her wardrobe and who desires a fun, easy to shop environment. She expects put together looks which translate fashion trends in ways that are current and appropriate for her lifestyle.  We carry everything from suiting options to great mix and match pieces, jeans, tees, and more. And by offering great fashion in sizes 0-18 and pants in multiple lengths, we’re sure to find your perfect fit!

Prefer to shop online? Our online store offers specialty lines like our long 34″and extra long 36″ inseam pants, as well as the hottest trends in casual wear and web exclusives!

We Value:

Passion – believes in our brand, loves fashion

Drive Results– deliver results through motivation, inspiration and accountability

Personal Leadership – trust, integrity, respect, fosters collaboration, initiative

End Poverty in Women – believe in the power of women, community involvement

The Career Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Graphic Designer – Digital to join Ricki’s Home Office located in Winnipeg.

The Competencies:
GREAT DESIGN / INFLUENCE:

• Create compelling and effective digital marketing collateral that reflects current brand guidelines (may include website creative assets, social media graphics, email creative, etc.).
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop seasonal, monthly, and weekly goals and priorities.
• Manage design projects from inception to completion.
• Partner effectively with all team members, in house partners/stakeholders, and vendors.
• Actively participate in cross-functional meetings.
• Work in an organized manner – using and maintaining supplied tools and archiving work appropriately.
• Other duties as required.

GREAT BUSINESS / RESULTS ORIENTED:

• Produce high quality work under tight timelines, while maintaining a consistent on-brand look and feel.
• Able to balance design aesthetic with achieving business results.
• Takes initiative, works with a sense of urgency, agile and adaptable. Resourceful.
• Detail oriented and skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking constantly looking for ways to do more and better work.
• Both Strategic and Tactical, short and long term (thinks and does).
• Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions.

GREAT PEOPLE / TEAMWORK: 

• Champions belief that “none of us is as good as all of us” and consistently lives our values.
• Committed to the best outcome by bringing out the best in self and others, in part by recognizing achievements and valuing differences and feedback (giving and receiving).
• Initiates personal development and supports team development in the work.
• Fosters the culture of teamwork thru ownership and accountability.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Diploma in Graphic Design (or equivalent)
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in graphic design – including web, social, and email
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, and Acrobat as well as Microsoft Office and Google Docs/Sheets – all in a Mac environment
• Working knowledge of HTML
• Experience with SalesForce Marketing Cloud, SQL, After Effects not required but would be an asset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – a collaborative team player, processes suggestions and corrections positively, shares and receives feedback professionally
• Strong organizational skills – able to balance competing priorities and shift between projects seamlessly, meets project deadlines with minimal supervision
• Curious and self-motivated – a resourceful problem solver, interested in fashion, current trends/techniques in graphic design, and the future of digital marketing
• Keen eye for detail – proofreading layouts, retouching photos, ensuring all required elements are included

Please include work samples – or a link to your online portfolio – with your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Ricki’s is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request. We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.

To Apply: https://rickis.careerplug.com/jobs/1058742/apps/new

Save the dates!

The Pop Up Print Sale is back! This year we will be at both campuses.

Made by RRC Winter Market at the Notre Dame campus
Thursday, November 28 from 10am to1:30pm

Exchange District campus atrium
Friday, November 29 from 10 am to 2 pm

We are selling a collection of student illustrated posters created over the past few years. We’ll have posters from the Iconic Winnipeg series, Quotables series and a collection of illustrated letters.

Prices are $10/poster or 3 for $25. There will also be a limited number of framed prints available for $30. Cash only please.

Graphic Designer – Full Time

Responsibilities;

• To provide the sales associates, on a user pay basis, with results oriented advertising designed to meet their client’s objectives and help promote themselves in the competitive real estate industry.
• To use the marketing media currently available, by offering quality marketing solutions in a timely manner.

Specific Duties;

• Create multiple types of marketing print materials for our agents, such as: property information brochures, direct mail advertising campaigns, business cards, and create branding for individual agents.
• Create multiple types of digital marketing campaigns, such as: social media ads for our agents, property websites, etc.
• Create marketing materials for our office, including our monthly Commercial Sales Report, and promotional materials for recruiting purposes, and materials that our agents can use.
• Our office includes it’s own print shop with a press printer, so you would also be responsible for printing all materials and shipping orders to Canada Post.

Requirements;

• Be responsible for communicating effectively one-on-one with our sales associates.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment and work independently.
• Have a diploma or degree in Graphic Design/Digital Media Design.
• Comfortable and efficient in Adobe Creative Cloud Products including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• 1-2 years experience is preferred.

Please email portfolios (PDF, or website link) and resumes to donnette@donnetteodidison.ca

A Program Information Evening will be held on:
Wednesday, November 27, 2019, 7 to 8:30 pm
Exchange District Campus, 160 Princess St.
Main Floor Lecture Theatre A104

This information evening for students, parents and high school staff who would like more information about admission to our program. No need to register. The evening will begin with a presentation in the lecture theatre at 7 pm.
After the presentation we invite you to:
• tour our design studios,
• meet with instructors, and current students,
• ask questions about the entrance portfolio
• view samples of work.

A pdf invitation is available for download here.

For more information contact: Diane Livingston, Program Coordinator at dlivingston@rrc.ca.  

SolarSkyrise

We’re looking for a skilled user interface designer to join our team to help us build the technology that will help change the world of urban renewable energy.

UI designers take complex challenges, features, and requirements, then turn them into easy to use, easy to understand interfaces that make the lives of our users better. They work closely with software developers, co-founders and other staff in a collaborative and agile environment.

HERE IS WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Think first and foremost about our users and how we can make their lives
• Help ensure we’re solving the right problem and conceptualize the best solutions for new and existing
• Create sketches and/or highly-detailed mock-ups, user-flows, storyboards, and prototypes to communicate user interface, interactions, and experience
• Constantly evaluate our apps to ensure we’re changing and evolving them to be the
• Demonstrate you have the knowledge and experience in building easy to use, easy to understand web-based interfaces, design system, and pattern
• Have a post-secondary education in web design or equivalent work
• Provide a link to your impressive portfolio showing off all the great work you’ve done Note: only applications accompanied by a portfolio will be considered for the UI designer

SKILLS THAT WILL GET YOU FAR

• A strong, clean visual design
• Proficiency with design and prototyping software: Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, Sketch, Figma, InVision, Axure,
• Expert in HTML and
• Knowledge of JavaScript, to be able to prototype and prove Experience with React or similar frameworks will be an asset.
• Leadership; influence others to make everything
• Collaboration; work closely with teams to find the best
• Communication; share your ideas in a way people can understand, while also best understanding the ideas of
• Empathy; be able to easily adopt the perspective of another person to see and understand things the way they
• Curiosity; seek understand complex challenges and user needs, why things are the way they are, and keep digging to figure out how they can become something

CONTACT

To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and portfolio to:

Scott Russell – Co-Founder and CEO SolarSkyrise Inc. scott.russell@solarskyrise.com solarskyrise.com

Vita Health Fresh Market is currently looking for a Full-Time Graphic Designer.

Job Summary

The Graphic Designer is responsible for the implementation of the Vita Health Fresh Market branding and design.  She/he will design all in-store signage and advertising for various types of print and digital media. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud.

Job Duties

• Create consistent in-store signage, with direction from the Marketing Manager.
• Produce consistent social media posts for different contests, memes and misc. graphics, in keeping with Vita Health’s mission and marketing plan.
• Work with Marketing Coordinator to produce new internal/external promotions, communications, and marketing collateral (e.g. brochures, presentations, videos, etc.) consistent with Vita Health’s branding.
• Attend events (as required) to assist with running event, as well as to cover activities and campaigns from a social media perspective.
• Design monthly flyer, print and digital ads using information from Marketing Coordinator including ad copy, product images, end branding elements.
• Create videos and ads to be featured on in-store TV screens.
• Other duties as assigned by Marketing Manager.

Requirements

• A Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design.
• Industry experience is an asset.
• Strong production design mindset.
• Detailed oriented, creative thinker, strong planning, organization and execution skills.
• Demonstrated project management and creative design.
• Proficient in Microsoft office, MailChimp/CRM, WordPress applications an asset.
• Energetic, self-motivated, strong collaboration and team-work skills.
• Experience in a retail environment will be considered an asset.

If you are interested in joining our team, please email your resume to marketing@myvita.ca.