Reports To:               Exhibit Development Manager

Closing Date:           January 20, 2012

Salary:                        Based on experience

Description

The Exhibit Design Manager at Dinosaurs Unearthed has an advanced knowledge of interactive exhibit design, materials, industry best practices, and the ability to envision creative and cutting edge exhibitions both indoors and outdoors that create exceptional guest experiences.

Working with a passionate and innovative team at our offices in Richmond, British Columbia, the Exhibit Design Manager understands not only the museum and science centre markets but can as easily design compelling outdoor experiences for zoos and amusement parks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Uses Vectorworks or CAD to produce scaled floor plans (or site plans) and elevations including layout of exhibit items (animatronic dinosaurs, skeletons, fossils), temporary walls, and graphic signage for approval of the Creative Design Team and the client.
• Creates three dimensional scale models where needed, quick concept sketches, and renderings.
• Works with Production, Manufacturing and the Creative Design Team to produce and maintain exhibit lists and track changes.
• Works with the Manufacturing Manager to produce detailed drawings for new exhibit items for production in our factory.
• Sources materials where required.
• Possess excellent organizational, analytical and problem solving skills, ability to exercise initiative and good judgment in anticipating problems before they arise.
• Recommends enhancements to existing exhibitions including display cases, signage, and overall presentation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of exhibition and graphic design
• Industrial design experience an asset
• Knowledge of state of the art in the design and construction of museum exhibits
• Knowledge of the requirements for visitors with disabilities
• Knowledge of incorporating multi-media into exhibitions
• Proficiency with computer aided design programs such as Vectorworks or CAD
• Ability to organize, represent, and communicate information effectively through design; understand and apply principles of visitor studies and educational theories
• Ability to conceptualize exhibition design and make refined aesthetic judgments that are appropriate to the materials, exhibition criteria, exhibit goals and company brand
• Ability to design within budget guidelines and short timelines
• Ability to create, coordinate and perform design presentations to internal and external clients
• Ability to specify designs in drawings, scale models, and written instructions; effectively communicate concepts and requirements of exhibition design; identify and solve problems
• Ability to plan, prioritize, schedule, and implement multiple design projects
• Ability to listen and respond to ideas and issues from other staff and colleagues in the field; work productively and collaboratively with the creative team in the conceptualization, design and installation of exhibitions
• Ability to travel internationally when required

About Dinosaurs Unearthed

Dinosaurs Unearthed creates multi-sensory, dynamic and interactive dinosaur exhibitions that entertain and educate audiences. By creating a complete and compelling guest experience through the use of stunning life-size, life-like animatronic dinosaurs, skeletons, fossils, engaging content and interactive activities, Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibitions deliver a memorable learning – and guest – experience to a wide range of venues. Offering excitement, scientific accuracy and entertainment-driven design, Dinosaurs Unearthed offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to travelling exhibitions.

If you possess the skills as mentioned, and describe yourself as a team player, enthusiastic, and possess the commitment to make a positive contribution to this vibrant and exciting company, we invite you to email your resume and a cover letter to careers@dinosaursunearthed.com or fax to 604-277-1617.

Closing Date:  January 20, 2012

We thank all candidates for their interest however please be advised only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

‘Profit by Design’ is a two day product development and innovation conference for corporate and organizational strategists responsible for business innovation. Whether initiating product service systems, R&D programs, business innovations, capital investment (angels & VCs) or government and social programs promoting Canada’s value added agenda, stimulating presentations and hands on workshops with the best designers, business minds and investment gurus will inspire you. Benchmark innovations, realize your corporate goals, and improve your re­turn on investment.

Find out more at www.profitbydesign.ca

WHO: You and your family (the two-legged kind and the four-legged kind are both welcome).

WHEN: Thursday, August 25, 2011 from 6:00-9:30 pm.

WHERE: Trout Lake Park | Picnic Area Pavilion (located in the SE corner of John Hendry Park), Vancouver. View map here.

Bring your own liquid refreshments and, ideally, a reusable drink container – like previous years we’re aiming to make this event as sustainable as possible. Compost and recycling bins will be provided.

And please RSVP here to help us ensure we have enough food for everyone!

StarFish Medical is looking for a full-time Principal/Lead Industrial Designer who is passionate about creating new product experiences that resonate with medical device users (operators and patients) and the values of our customers.

StarFish Medical is Canada’s premier medical device development group, an integrated team of 60+ technical product development professionals who work on device design projects for North American and international customers.

At our head office in Victoria, you will work in a purpose-designed 15,000 sq ft facility with some of the best medical device design strategists, designers and engineers to help direct, create and deliver exciting product experiences for varied device markets. Our project areas range from tactical EMS products, surgical tools and consumer diagnostic devices through to high volume disposables, complex IVD systems, imaging technologies and lab equipment.

Position Profile

As a senior member of the StarFish Medical design team you will revel in working with varied disciplines looking deeply for elegant solutions to complex design problems. Every product that we work on offers new and exciting opportunities for design and problem solving.

We are a design-led organisation and our industrial designers provide a lead role at all levels. Our clients work with us because we enable their success by delivering award-winning medical device solutions that are elegant and highly innovative and which offer a clear path to commercial success.

At StarFish Medical you will have the opportunity to build a fulfilling career in a dynamic, fast-growing product development environment. We offer a generous remuneration package including a relocation allowance, extended health and dental benefits and profit sharing.

As Principal/Lead Industrial Design you will need to demonstrate:

-          An inspiring personality with natural team leadership ability and strong empathy for co-workers, customers and users

-          Lots of enthusiasm and personal motivation including the ability to deal with stressful situations in a calm and professional manner

-          Fantastic communication skills and presentation ability with significant client-facing experience

-          High quality, relevant experience of successful development and delivery of medical device (or similar) product design projects

-          A great visual-eye and design aesthetic with natural drawing ability

-          An aptitude for developing engaging physical and digital human machine interfaces

-          An ability to develop and sell the vision for a new device product concept and to maintain it through the trade-offs of the product development process

-          Familiarity with pattern-based design and visual thinking approaches

-          Detailed knowledge of the product development lifecycle

-          Astute command of product development tools and processes for research gathering, human factors and behaviour analysis, conceptual development and realisation

-          Strong understanding of mechanical principles and respect for other engineering disciplines

-          A track record of managing design projects and working in multi-disciplinary teams

-          Ability to support business development activities and proposal writing

Role and Responsibilities

-          Competently plan, lead and manage medical device design projects

-          Interface with customers and users throughout the product development process

-          Support business development activities

-          Work closely with the VP Product Development, senior managers, and other members of the product development team to cultivate and refine design and research tools and working processes

-          Provide mentorship and leadership to other industrial designers

Qualifications and Education Requirements

-          Industrial Design degree (BA, BS or similar)

-          Extensive portfolio that demonstrates expertise in the areas described above

-          Experience working within an ISO Quality Management System and regulatory environment

-          The ideal candidate will have 10+ years experience of working in a product development consulting environment

Salary will commensurate with skills and experience along with a profit sharing package. We thank all those who apply to Starfish, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, no phone calls please.

Please email Cover letter, Resume and Summary portfolio in .PDF format (not to exceed 5Mb) to careers@starfishmedical.com

Join the LinkedIn Design Thinking Group and other Design Thinkers on Friday August 19th and Saturday the 20th in Vancouver BC for a two-day immersion in ideas, projects and practice exploring the craft of Design Thinking.

The event will be held at the Emily Carr University of Art and Design on Granville Island.

From the conference website:

“Design Thinking is at a critical juncture. Some are saying it is a failed experiment (see the discussion at the LinkedIn Design Thinking Group – you will need to join this group on LinkedIn if you have not already done so.) Others believe there is an established methodology (defined by IDEO, or Roger Martin, or, or, or see another discussion on LinkedIn) and all we have to do is apply it. Some seem to think ‘design thinking is what designers do’ and others want to apply design thinking to a range of social and business problems. As a community, it is time for us to come together and open ourselves to each other’s ideas. This should help to open new possibilities – new ways to understand and apply design thinking, while building a community of design thinkers who know one and other and understand what each is trying to achieve.”

For more information on the conference agenda and to register please visit: http://dtuc.org

Commencing September 2011 the new Product Design degree program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University will require a  total of  25% Time Release for curriculum development.

The Product Design degree will be located at the Richmond Campus which is located just off the Canada Line Lansdowne station.  It will form part of the existing suite of design degrees and will draw expertise and content from our well established degrees and programs in Fashion and Technology, Fashion Marketing, Graphic Design for Marketing, Interior Design, and Foundations in Design as well as other areas of expertise in marketing and consumerism at Kwantlen.

This is an opportunity to be part of a new degree designed to meet the needs of the softs goods and recreational industry in B.C. and beyond, while drawing on the resources, strengths and success of our Fashion Technology degree.

Curriculum development will be required in areas such as the following:

• First year (for spring 2012) – Materials and components of soft goods, the product design and soft goods industry.
• Second year (2012) – Design and innovation studio, computer fundamentals and CAD, specialty wear, textile science, human factors and ergonomics, drafting, sewing and production.
• Third year (2013) – Product development, design and innovation studio, sourcing and production.
• Fourth year (2014) – Major project, research and development, soft goods and the global economy, manufacture and production, business practices and developing work experience opportunities.

We provide a flexible interdisciplinary learning environment fostered by an atmosphere of respect and cooperation.  This environment provides opportunities for students to continue to develop individually as they increase their design, production and marketing abilities.

Minimum qualifications include a degree in Fashion Design, Industrial Design or related field, preferably with a focus on soft goods, technical and/or recreational gear.  Five (5) or more years of experience in the soft goods and/or technical and/or recreational gear are required.  Teaching experience at the post-secondary level and a working knowledge of the specific subject is preferred.

The successful applicant will be a team player committed to a collaborative style of teaching.  This individual will be actively involved in the industry, and related communities.

Please forward your cover letter, resume, photocopies of post-secondary transcripts, quoting competition number 11-60 to Human Resource Services, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, 20901 Langley Bypass, Langley, B.C., V3A 8G9; Fax to (604) 599-2111 or email to employ@kwantlen.ca.

No telephone enquiries please.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Kwantlen Polytechnic University,

However, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Commencing mid-August, 2011 the new Product Design degree program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University will require a program Coordinator.
For 2011/2012 the position is a part time position (25%) with the possibility of increased workload to 50% or full time in the future.

The position will include the following:

•    Work with the Dean and other Faculty of Design staff and faculty to develop curriculum for new courses in consultation with industry members and curriculum committee
•    Work with various Kwantlen departments to market the program, manage student recruitment, enrollment and advising
•    Work with the Faculty of Design operations Manager and Program Assistant  to identify facilities furnishings and equipment needs,

While the degree will commence Fall 2012 courses are being offered as part of a transitional year starting in Fall 2011.

The Product Design degree is a new degree at the University and will be offered at the Richmond Campus which is located just off the Canada Line Lansdowne station.  It will focus on the design of soft goods (soft product). It will form part of the existing suite of design degrees and draw expertise and content from our well established degrees and programs in Fashion and Technology, Fashion Marketing, Graphic Design for Marketing, Interior Design, and Foundations in Design as well as other areas of expertise in marketing and consumerism at Kwantlen.  Many courses will be offered in the evenings in order to allow for professionals in related fields who wish to teach part time and/or to expand their areas of interest.

This is an opportunity to be part of a new degree designed to meet the needs of the softs goods and recreational industry in B.C. and beyond while drawing on the resources, strengths and success of our other degrees. Areas of instruction:

•    First year discipline specific courses( May 2012) – Materials and components for  the soft goods industry, technical apparel and soft goods industry  ( Other first year courses are existing courses in our Foundation  in Design  program)
•    Second year (Fall 2012) – Design and innovation studio, computer fundamentals and CAD, specialty wear, textile science, human factors and ergonomics, drafting, sewing and production.
•    Third year ( Fall 2013) – Product development, design and innovation studio, sourcing and production.
•    Fourth year (Fall 2014) – Major project, research and development, soft goods and the global economy, manufacture and production, business practices and developing work experience opportunities.

We provide a flexible interdisciplinary learning environment fostered by an atmosphere of respect and cooperation.  This environment provides opportunities for students to continue to develop individually as they increase their design, production and marketing abilities.

Minimum qualifications include a degree in Fashion Design, Industrial Design or related field, preferably with a focus on soft goods, technical and/or recreational gear.  Five (5) or more years of experience in the soft goods and/or technical and/or recreational gear are required.  Teaching experience at the post-secondary level and a working knowledge of the specific subject is preferred.  Kwantlen will provide applicants with limited teaching experience the opportunity to take instructional skills workshops.

The successful applicant will be a team players committed to a collaborative style of teaching.  This individual will be actively involved in the industry, and related communities.

If you are interested in additional work in this program please see other similar opportunities on this employment website and to view offered Expressions of Interest please see the Faculty of Design website. http://www.kwantlen.ca/design/fashion.html

Please go to http://kwantlen.ca/design for program details and to Kwantlen.ca/HR for details about the position of program Coordinator.

Please forward a cover letter outlining your areas of expertise and interest, resume and verification of credentials, quoting competition number 11-61 by July 11, 2011  to  Human Resource Services, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, 12666 72 Avenue, Surrey, BC  V3W 2M8; Fax to (604) 599-2111 or email to employ@kwantlen.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Kwantlen Polytechnic University,
However, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

What a great reason to head down to Chill Winston in Gastown and enjoy a beverage!

The plan is very casual – meet at Chill Winston at 5pm on Wednesday the 29.
Everyone is welcome.

Chill Winston
#3 Alexander Street
Vancouver

Questions – please contact ernerst@(remove)bullmonkeyid.com

The Design Exchange Awards promote Canadian design excellence and recognizes the critical role of design in all types of organizations including commercial entities (large and small businesses), not-for-profit organizations, and the public sector. The Awards celebrate the success stories achieved through close partnerships between clients and designers. The DXAs are Canada’s only award program to judge design by results, balancing function, aesthetics, and economic success.

THESE AWARDS ARE DESIGNED TO
• Expand national understanding of design as an essential resource
• Demonstrate that investment in design impacts overall business success
• Celebrate effectiveness in all design disciplines
• Highlight the critical role of design in enhancing quality of life
• Reinforce the value of strong client/designer partnerships
• Promote the critical role of design in sustainability

A jury of leading business executives, designers and community leaders will select a Gold, Silver, Bronze and two Honourable Mentions in each of the thirteen categories.

For more information, contact:
Noa Bronstein, Director, Adult Programs
416-216-2120 or 1-877-663-2102
noa@dx.org

The Carter Wosk BC Creative Achievement Awards for Applied Art and Design celebrate British Columbians who through their creativity contribute to the cultural and economic fabric of the Province.

The awards recognize individuals whose work has a practical function. Artists and designers who work in jewelry, glass, wood, fibre, clay and metal or in such areas, but not limited to, textiles, furniture, weaving, ceramics, fashion and industrial design are eligible.

Both established and emerging artist and designers are invited to apply. Up to three awards will be presented annually.

Award Recognition

Up to three recipients will be awarded $5,000 each at a presentation and exhibition event to be held in the Fall of 2011. The recipients will be granted the use of the British Columbia Creative Achievement Award seal to signify their creative excellence.

Eligibility

A citizen or permanent resident of Canada, who has been a resident of British Columbia for the past three years is eligible to apply. Posthumous submissions will not be accepted.

In the context of this award, Applied means art and design that has a practical or functional application or that emulates such a function as part of its principal aesthetic. For example, a wood designer who creates furniture, a glass artist who creates vases, or an industrial designer who creates a usable object or device are eligible, even if the objects they create are not truly functional. In contrast, an individual who practices a discipline that traditionally falls under the heading Fine Art, such as painting or sculpture, is not eligible.

How to Apply

An individual may submit his or her work or another individual may nominate a person for this award. Please complete the submission form and submit with the supporting material to the British Columbia Achievement Foundation.

Selection of Recipients

An Advisory Panel, comprised of experienced individuals in the field of applied art and design, will assess the submissions and select the recipients based on the material provided and the following criteria: