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GRAPHIC DESIGNER / VIDEO EDITOR
JOB POSTING

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Bass Coast Festival is hiring a Graphic Designer / Video Editor.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

We’re looking for a Graphic Designer / Video Editor to join our small, collaborative team. In this role, you’ll create compelling visual content with a strong focus on social media, producing designed graphics, and short form video content. You’ll also support event design projects, ensuring every visual asset aligns with our brand’s ethos and campaign direction. Working closely with the marketing team and our lead designer, you’ll help maintain visual consistency across all touchpoints, while contributing creative ideas during concept development and campaign planning. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, values collaboration, and is passionate about thoughtful, impactful design.

ABOUT BASS COAST

Bass Coast is a thoughtfully curated boutique electronic music and art festival held in Merritt, BC on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Nlaka’pamux and Syilx people.

Moving into its 17th year, Bass Coast is an independent & artist owned festival with accolades that include two consecutive wins of DJ Mag’s ‘Best Boutique Festival in North America’, 'Best Midsize Festival in Canada' by Canada Music Awards, and 'Best Music Festival in Vancouver' runner-up by the Georgia Straight Vancouver. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Create visual concepts and designs for promotional materials including social media graphics, posters, flyers, banners, merchandise, event signage, and website content.

• Develop digital assets such as social media still graphics, simple video edits, and email campaign visuals that align with the annual brand campaign and marketing strategy.

• Adapt campaign concepts into various asset types, ensuring consistency across formats and platforms.

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines, and providing time estimates and progress updates to the team.

• Maintain organized, well-labelled design files and templates, ensuring proper file management, version control, and easy access via our shared Google Drive.

• Work closely with the Lead Designer and marketing team to understand project requirements, creative direction, and deadlines.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of professional experience in graphic design, preferably in the music, arts, or festival industries.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.).

• Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of design work across various media.

• Ability to translate brand identity and messaging into compelling visual designs.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and social media platforms.

• Experience with motion graphics and video editing.

• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Practical experience with Google Workspace.

• Enjoys organizing and managing priorities with a sense of urgency.

• Capable of working in a constantly evolving environment.

• Experience working or attending festivals and/or events is an asset.

• Must be legally eligible to work unrestricted in Canada.

HOURS AND COMPENSATION

Contract Duration:

May 2025 - 6 month trial period.

This is a part-time, permanent position, requiring on average 20 hours/week.

Must be be available within regular office hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. 

The successful candidate must be available to be on the festival site from July 8 to July 15.

Compensation:

$30/ hour based on experience and qualifications

Bass Coast offers an innovative, flexible and creative work environment. All Bass Coast employees work remotely and are required to have their own computer, printer, file storage and workspace (whether at home or elsewhere). The successful candidate will be able to work both independently and work remotely via zoom with team members. In-person meetings may be required.

HOW TO APPLY 

Bass Coast Project Ltd is an equal opportunity employer offering a fair, co-operative, respectful, safe, and healthy work environment. We conduct hiring on the basis of employment equity. Employment equity is designed to compensate for the nonexistence of a level playing field with regard to people’s experiences and job qualifications, given structural injustices and systemic discrimination that marginalize certain groups. Bass Coast welcomes and encourages applications from Indigenous people, Black people, people of colour, women, LGBTQ2SIA+ people, people with disabilities, people living in poverty, and newcomers to Canada. 

COVID-19 Workplace Policy:

Bass Coast Festival will continue to operate in accordance with provincial and local health guidelines and recommendations.

Application Process:

1. Cover Letter & Resume: Include relevant education, show relevant experience
   

2. In your cover letter: Please respond to the following questions:

• • Describe your experience in creating visual designs for large events or festivals. How did your designs contribute to brand awareness and audience engagement?

  • Share an example of a project where you collaborated with diverse teams such as marketing, photo and video crews, and other designers. How did you coordinate efforts to achieve project goals?

  • Discuss your experience in managing multiple design projects simultaneously. How do you prioritise tasks and ensure deadlines are met?

3. Portfolio: Include 2 examples of short-form video content, infographics, a poster, a newsletter, and any other relevant samples that showcase your work.

Application Deadline: 

Posting will remain open until the position is filled.  We thank all applicants, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.  Please do not contact us directly about the application status.