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Job Description:
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Job Summary
The Design department of the National Gallery of Canada is responsible for the art direction as well as the design management and production, for all exhibition (build-out, casework, technical drawings), graphic, industrial, and architectural design. The department works in consultation with various departments, such as the Exhibitions team, Curatorial teams, Technical Services, Conservation, Facilities, etc.
Under the supervision of the Chief, Design, this TD Intern position designs space plans, interior architecture, casework and furniture for exhibitions, and other spaces as needed. This position will work on the redesign of our new in-house case design. It will also support the design of a selected exhibition opening in the spring of 2019, as well as provide support on the creation of a centralized project management tool that will align various museum departments. The TD Intern will gain experience working within a museum design team, and within the larger Exhibition & Outreach Directorate.
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Requirements
Candidates must have completed their last year of a Master of Architecture degree within the last two years (or equivalent), or be currently finishing up their degree.
Candidates must have one to three years of architectural design experience. Should display in interest in the arts and the museum field.
Project management and strong communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively organize, represent and communicate concepts and requirements of design both visually and verbally.
Must be a self-motivated and driven individual, and be great at time management, multi-tasking, and detail-oriented.
Experience in construction management, understanding of joinery, construction materials, and techniques of installation and fabrication.
Experience with built environment and architectural scale, sections, plans and elevations, as well as graphic design basics, particularly pertaining to built environment.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment, as well as to listen and respond to ideas and issues from other staff and colleagues.
Candidates must be skilled in modeling/architectural software, such as Vectorworks, AutoCAD, SketchUp, as well as Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). Ability to produce detailed technical drawings required. Must have the ability to learn new software quickly.
Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents legally entitled to work in Canada who are enrolled in a diploma or degree granting program, program or have graduated from a diploma or degree granting program within the last two years.
Bilingualism (English, French) is a plus.
A curriculum vitae, including education, employment, awards and honours, 3 pages maximum.
A cover letter, 2 pages maximum, which states the relationship of the activity to the candidate’s course of study, career aspirations, and professional development; outlines the candidate’s relevant experience; and indicates the candidate’s availability to conduct the internship.
A portfolio of educational and professional work, either in PDF form or online (website or other) that shows the technical expertise and creative/design skills of the candidate.
Two letters of recommendation from either previous or current employers, or from current/former professors to be submitted. These letters must address the candidate’s aptitudes and achievements, and assess the relevance of the internship to the candidate’s career development.
Condition of Employment
Enhanced reliability check - this factor is not used at the pre-selection stage.
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• Applications will be reviewed by internal committees representing the Area of Study and consideration will be given to the relationship of the internship to the candidate’s professional development, the candidate’s academic standing, and the strength of the letters of recommendation.
• A variety of assessment tools may be used to assess candidates.
• The National Gallery of Canada is committed to having a skilled, diversified workforce reflective or Canadian Society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily their application if they are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.
• The Gallery is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environment. Alternative selection tool methods and/or reasonable accommodation are available upon request.
• Candidates are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.
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