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• Théâtre Lyrichorégra 20 Promotion de l’opéra auprès du grand public, jeune et adulte, et soutien aux jeunes artistes lyriques. Promotion of opera to the general public, young and adult, and support to young singers.

Graphic designer (French needed)

Offer number: 01677

• Théâtre Lyrichorégra 20 Promotion de l’opéra auprès du grand public, jeune et adulte, et soutien aux jeunes artistes lyriques. Promotion of opera to the general public, young and adult, and support to young singers.

Activity sector(s)

• Arts and Culture

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Type(s) of activity Communications and Graphic design

District Remote volunteering

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Théâtre Lyrichorégra 20 aims to promote classical music and dance to the general public, and to support opera musicians and artists. Its principal mandate is to increase the appreciation and discovery of opera among the general public, young and old, to encourage and promote the next generation of artists from here and abroad, to encourage international exchanges between artists, and to support young opera singers who wish to embark on an international career. 
Created in 1994, the Jeunes Ambassadeur·rice·s Lyriques is an international career integration program dedicated to up-and-coming opera singers. Since its inception, the program has supported and launched the careers of hundreds of artists, many of whom now sing on the world’s greatest opera stages.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Board of Directors and in collaboration with the volunteer team, the volunteer graphic designer will support the organization’s communications activities by creating attractive, coherent visuals that respect the brand image of Théâtre Lyrichorégra 20 and its artistic projects.
His/her role will be to highlight the organization’s various initiatives through high-level, creative, polished and coherent professional visual communication, in line with the existing visual identity.

Depending on availability and skills, the volunteer graphic designer may be asked to perform the following tasks :  

Creation of visuals and layout

• Posters, flyers, brochures, invitation cards, presentations and other corporate, promotional and/or marketing communication tools;
• Evening program for concerts and benefit gala;
• Visual content for the organization’s website, newsletter and social networks;
• Digital campaigns (web banners, social media ads, marketing emails, etc.);
• Ads for print and web trade magazines;
• Declinations and adaptations of existing visuals.

Image processing 

• Retouching, web optimization, preparation of files for printing or digital distribution.

Visual and brand identity

• Participation in the continuous improvement of the graphic coherence of the organization’s communications;
• Creation, enhancement and management of digital libraries (image banks, etc.);
• Management of the technical quality of documents, both printed and digital;
• Quality control of projects (revision and approval of proofs).

REQUIRED PROFILE

Essential skills and prerequisites

• DEC in graphic design or Bachelor’s degree in graphic design;
• Professional experience in graphic design;
• Perfect command of Adobe Creative Suite software;
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite software;
• General understanding of print and digital marketing and advertising;
• Solid understanding of page layout, color theory, typography and the creation of digital assets;
• Ability to design tools with audience and usability in mind;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, in both English and French;
• Good knowledge of social media;
• Creativity and sense of aesthetics;
• Thoroughness, rigor and attention to detail;
• Autonomy and sense of responsibility;
• Strong sense of planning and organization, speed of execution and reliability;
• Ability to manage several projects at once and meet tight deadlines;
• Team spirit and good communication skills;
• Interest in communication and promotion of cultural events.

STRENGTHS

• Knowledge of Canva;
• Knowledge of Mailchimp, WordPress;
• Experience in animation, video editing or Web design;
• Interest in classical music and opera;
• Experience in a cultural, artistic or community environment;
• Knowledge of current design trends.

WHY THIS IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

• Put your creativity to work for a recognized artistic and cultural cause;
• Create visuals that will be used for high-quality events and projects with local and international visibility;
• Promote emerging artists in the field of opera and classical music;
• Develop your professional portfolio in a stimulating cultural context.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A rewarding and enriching experience in the Montreal artistic milieu;
• The opportunity to contribute to Montreal’s cultural life and to major international cultural projects;
• A caring, stimulating and humane environment, where your skills will be truly appreciated and have an undeniable impact;
• References for your CV and letters of recommendation on request.

CONDITIONS

• Type of position  : Online volunteering;
• Schedule and number of hours  : A few hours per week. Flexible schedule.  To be determined according to availability. Candidates may be asked to work longer hours at specific times, depending on deadlines (advertising deadlines, printing deliverables, etc.);
• Duration of commitment   : Until mid-November (to be discussed);
• Start date  : As soon as possible.

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Spoken Language(s) French Bilingual FR-EN

Specific Needs

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Profiles of volunteers accepted:

• Individual

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Availability(s) sought by the organization

	Before noon Afternoon Evening
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