Our client is currently looking to add several Technical Illustrators to their existing team. Located downtown Vancouver, our client focuses on a variety of industrial projects. This person will be primarily responsible for creating operation manuals for their industrial products and producing cutaways on equipment to realistically illustrate the equipment’s components and structure. They have had great success with individuals that have come from an Industrial Design program so far. This is a 6 month contract to hire.

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma/Certificate in technical illustration or industrial design
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in a project team environment.
• Proven expertise using Adobe Flash and working knowledge of ActionScript considered a strong asset.
• Experience in 3D Studio Max, Solidworks, and/or design software such as AutoCAD

If you or someone in your network would be interested, please send your resume to Martina Manley at mmanley@aerotek.com.

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 2012. 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.

Definition of Emerging and Established artist/designer: Emerging reflects those at an early stage in their career who have completed their basic training, formal or informal, and have created a modest independent body of work. Established reflects those who have created a significant independent body of work over a number of years and who have reached a level of achievement and recognition.

How to Apply

An individual may submit his or her work or another individual may nominate a person for this award. Download a brochure and submission form (pdf, 334k).

Selection of Recipients

2010 award 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:

• creativity
• originality
• innovative approach
• aesthetics

The decision of the Advisory Panel is final. The British Columbia Achievement Foundation reserves the right to withhold awards if the entries received do not meet the excellence criteria of the program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can a team enter?
A. The British Columbia Achievement Foundation will accept submissions from a team with a maximum of three applied artists and designers.

Q. What is the definition of recent work?
A. Examples of work completed in the last two to three years, that is 2009 to the present are preferred. The jury panel is seeking work that is current, not historical.

Q. If I applied for the 2011 awards and was not selected, how do I update the submission package for consideration for the 2012 awards?
A. Your submission will be automatically considered for the 2012 awards. The BC Achievement Foundation office will contact you by email to enquire if you wish any part of the your package updated including inviting new images.

For further information, please contact:
British Columbia Achievement Foundation
w. www.bcachievement.com
e. info@bcachievement.com
t. 604-261-9777

The annual Degree Exhibition highlights students’ creativity and innovation across design, media and visual arts in our Bachelor and Masters’ programs.

This year, we feature the work of 369 graduating students in the following disciplines: animation, ceramics, communication design, drawing, digital and interactive arts, film/video/integrated media, illustration, industrial design, interactive design, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture.

Please join us as we celebrate the class of 2012!

Opening Reception | May 5, 5-10pm

Degree Exhibition 2012
May 6 – 20, 2012, 10am-6pm daily
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
1399/1400 Johnston Street, Granville Island

Competition #: 2012-22

We are looking for an ingenious Cookware Designer and Developer to design and develop exclusive private label, cookware, tools, and kitchen gadgets that our customers just have to have, yielding the perfect combo of utility, design, and price point.

You are:

Professional, not conventional
Confident, not arrogant
Clever, not clichéd
Savvy, not too-cool-for-school
Expert, not know-it-all

You have energy, discipline, and a drive for success. Above all, you have heart.
Plus, you love cooking, tasting, trying, and eating delicious, nutritious food.

Your story:

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design
• You have 3–5 years of industrial design experience with sound knowledge of the housewares industry
• You have a strong understanding of industry trends, bestselling factors, and cost factors
  • You are proficient in software relating to industrial design
  • You have excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
  • You have a creative eye for colour and shape
  • You are intrigued by the way people select and use products

Our story:

Started in the back of a station wagon by Canadian entrepreneur Sylvie Rochette in 1991, we’re no ordinary company, and we don’t intend to become one.

We are a Canadian direct sales success, pursuing a passion for outstanding food and cookware in the mildest year-round climate in Canada. (Yes, our facilities are nestled in an Agricultural Land Reserve vineyard with a view of the ocean and mountains. Yes, it is truly a spectacular setting.) Be part of an amazing team, in an extraordinary place, with a very exciting future.

Tell us your story and why you want to be part of Epicure.

Visit our website at www.victorianepicure.com or email amazingjobs@epicureselections.com.

Also of note, BCID Professional Member Jon Winebrenner will be one of the presenters at the conference.

Session Title:
The Attention Deficit Designer
JON WINEBRENNER

Designers around the world have to fight through a cacophony of distractions. From Facebook, to squirrels and everything in between, we all struggle with how to balance the flashing lights around us with the desire to do something great with our life. But what if you have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? If you have a creative mind, there’s a good chance you are living somewhere within the spectrum defined by ADHD. Winebrenner was diagnosed as having ADHD around his 40th birthday. Although he’s suspected he has it, he’s been fighting it since…well…forever. The Attention Deficit Designer is a talk that hopes to enlighten everyone to the idea that ADHD is not a curse, but merely a part of the human condition.

Conference Theme:

Getting design right is now recognized as essential for business success. Design thinking is equally beneficial in the business world and social domain. This spring IDSA will explore Evolving Design Practice from 5 different angles at the 5 Design Dialogues Conferences held across the US between March 30 and May 6.

This is a great opportunity for you to explore how design practice is evolving to meet expanding demands and take advantage of new opportunities. Network and share ideas with colleagues, business professionals, design educators and students.  Learn from subject matter experts, design leaders and visionaries who will enlighten, educate and inspire you as we consider the future of design.

For conference registration information please visit:
www.idsa.org/you-are-invited-idsas-2012-design-dialogue-conferences

For more information about Jon Winebrenner please visit:
www.oneoakdesign.com

www.jonwinebrenner.com

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