Collective Reflection Layout/Graphics Lead- Social Issues Commission

Job summary

The Layout/Graphics Lead is responsible for designing the visual identity, page layouts, and promotional materials for the Collective Reflections publication. They will collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief and creative partners to curate content and ensure the publication aligns with the organization's mission.

Job details

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the oldest student association in Canada and has been a central student organization at Queen's since its founding in 1858. Today, the AMS acts as a service, advocacy, and governing body on behalf of all students enrolled in AMS-affiliated programs at Queen's University. The AMS is a not-for-profit entity created by the Society to ensure its continuing financial viability by overseeing the management of its services and associated financial affairs. It is bound by the By-laws and corporate philosophy of our Mission and Operating statements as set out in the AMS Constitution. In addition to providing wage-based service staff positions for students wanting employment, the AMS seeks to support the Society's broader objectives through the provisioning of a high quality, relevant range of student funded services, that provide a wide range of employment opportunities and meaningful out-of-classroom learning and skill acquisition experiences for students. Collective Reflections Layout/Graphics Lead Time Commitment: 2-7 hours per week Job Description: The Social Issues Commission (SIC) seeks to facilitate dialogue, education, and engagement on all matters related to equity, identity, and anti-oppression. Collective Reflections is an annual publication that strives to represent the diversity of Queen's students through poetry, prose, visual art, and all other printable mediums. Its mission is to provide a forum for creative expression within the Queen's and Kingston communities on a variety of topics and vectors of identity. Collective Reflections publishes submissions on, but not limited to, the following topics: disability and accessibility; racism and anti-racism; mental health/illness; Queer issues; and feminism. The Layout/Graphics Lead designs the visual identity of the publication, including page layouts and promotional graphics. CoRe Members will work alongside the Editor(s)-in-Chief to promote the publication, encourage student submissions, and curate the final publication. Responsibilities Respect and adhere to all AMS policies, procedures, and ethical standards Communicate regular updates to the Editor(s)-in-Chief regarding layout progress and photoshoot coordination Be familiar with and implement the mandate of Collective Reflections in all visual and design work Liaise with creative partners, including photographers, models, and graphic collaborators Brainstorm and contribute visual concepts for the publication design Coordinate with editors on the visual layout and integration of photoshoots in the final publication Attend AMS volunteer training and Social Issues Commission volunteer training Attend and fully participate in all in-person and virtual CoRe meetings Complete all assigned layout and design tasks efficiently and attentively Strive to foster a warm, inclusive, and respectful creative environment for contributors and collaborators Always serve as a professional and creative representative of the AMS and its mission Complete other job duties as assigned The AMS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.

What you’ll do

The Layout/Graphics Lead is responsible for designing the visual identity, page layouts, and promotional materials for the Collective Reflections publication. They will collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief and creative partners to curate content and ensure the publication aligns with the organization's mission.

Requirements

Candidates must be familiar with AMS policies and the mandate of Collective Reflections to foster an inclusive creative environment. The role requires active participation in meetings and the ability to manage layout tasks efficiently while coordinating with various creative contributors.

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Graphic Design · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Creative Direction · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Graphic design
• Page layout
• Visual identity
• Promotional graphics
• Creative direction
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Project coordination
• Editorial support
• Photography coordination
• Publication Design
• Page Layout
• Advocacy
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Mental Health
• Management
• Visual Arts
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Creative & Media
• Art & Design
• Social Services
• Education
• Collections Lead
• Graphic Designer
• Graphic and Multimedia Designers
• Graphic Designers

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