Vice President, Digital Design (2) at The CUS (Vancouver, Canada)
The CUS· Vancouver, Canada·
Role details
Job description
Note: We have extended the hiring window until July 1, 2026 @ 11:59pm PST.
VICE PRESIDENT, DIGITAL DESIGN is responsible for the creative and technical execution of the annual Prospectus agenda and Yearbook for the school year. VICE PRESIDENT, DIGITAL DESIGN will construct original spreads based on a creative theme, resulting in work that will be published in print for UBC Sauder students.
Time Commitment 5-7 hr/week, 7-9 during peak periods
Term of Employment October 2026 - May 2027
Main Responsibilities
- Collaborate and construct themes for the Yearbook with the team and co-chairs of the Yearbook & Prospectus
- Maintain design cohesion and aesthetics across projects
- Design input in the layout and graphics for the yearbook
- Attend weekly or bi-weekly portfolio meetings for process tracking
- Manage and communicate with fellow team members
Qualifications
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom etc.), Canva
- Passion and drive to continuously improve design skills
- Ensure all tasks are completed on schedule to allow timely printing and distribution of the yearbook
- Proactive communication with the team during the term of employment
Anticipated Learning Outcomes VICE PRESIDENTS, DIGITAL DESIGN should be able to develop their communication skills throughout their term. As VICE PRESIDENTS, DIGITAL DESIGN, incumbents will also be able to meet and develop connections with business professionals. In addition, incumbents will have opportunities to use and develop skills in (but not limited to) the following areas:
- Creative direction and graphic design
- Independent and collaborative work
- Develop published work under the marketing portfolio with the Yearbook & Prospectus Chairs and Vice Presidents, Digital Design
Application Process Submit the following information via Lever by September 23rd, 2026 at 11:59pm PST:
- A one-page resume outlining your most relevant experiences
- A cover letter describing:
- Why do you want to be involved in the CUS?
- Why do you think you would be an excellent candidate for the position?
- OPTIONAL: Portfolio with past work that is relevant to the role (approximately 5-10 projects), pasted as one external URL
PLEASE NOTE: Cover letter and resume should be one PDF and can be submitted into the Resume / CV Dropbox. Please use the following naming convention: Position_LASTNAME_Firstname.pdf
Please contact the Yearbook & Prospectus Co-Chairs, Serene Chan (serene.chan@cus.ca) and Amber So (amber.so@cus.ca) for any questions.
There are two positions for this role (more to open during Fall Hiring).
Why work at The CUS
- Culture: Student-led, mission-driven environment focused on community building and professional development. High emphasis on collaboration, creativity, and making an impact on the UBC Sauder experience.
- Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy: On-site, part-time roles based in Vancouver (Henry Angus Building, Room 239, UBC Campus). Roles are student-facing and require physical presence for events and meetings.
- Notable Perks: Opportunity to work with a $1.1M budget, network with industry professionals at large-scale conferences, and build a portfolio of event management and leadership experience. Part-time roles are designed to fit around academic schedules.
- Engineering/Technical Culture: Limited technical roles; focus is on marketing, finance, event management, and student engagement. AI tools are used in the hiring process for resume screening but final decisions are made by humans jobs.lever.co.