Team AVCon is a 100% volunteer, not-for-profit organisation that runs several anime and gaming-themed events throughout the year, including the AVCon Anime and Gaming Festival. We have a passion for all things nerdy and a desire to put on quality entertainment and events for the public of South Australia. All members and staff of Team AVCon Incorporated are volunteers and perform roles without any monetary compensation. This is not a paid position. This is a position done on a volunteer basis.
AVCon is looking for a passionate and creative Design Coordinator to create and oversee all visual aspects of public-facing AVCon branded material, such as social media posts, posters and flyers, marketing assets and information packs.
Requirements
- Have some formal education in design.
- Proficient skill in industry standard software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
- Great communication skills and ability to work with others.
Roles
- Work in tandem with Marketing and Sponsorship teams to produce material throughout the year.
- Concept and design consistent and cohesive branding for multiple individual events or campaigns.
- Design art assets and templates that can be used for generic posts and purposes across long periods.
- Design posters and flyers for printing or for use in billboards and other advertising.
- Assist in developing art briefs for external artists.
- Managing deadlines for external artists and commissioned works.
- Design look and feel for all visual components (social media posts, website, advertising, physical assets) adhering to AVCon’s theme for the main festival event.
- Working with other AVCon teams to utilise internal and external assets and templates for specific content relevant to their needs when requested.
Successful applicants will be expected to check online communication platforms such as AVCon Discord and Email daily and have a maximum response time of 24 hours. Successful applicants will also be required to join Team AVCon Membership and attend any requested in-person and AGM/QGM meetings to the best of their ability. Successful applications will be required to write regular reports for Team AVCon membership regarding all aspects of their duties and any issues or outcomes encountered. If any of these requirements are not able to be met for any length of time, successful applicants must be able to communicate with Team AVCon Elect and make proper intermediary arrangements.
Joining Team AVCon will provide staff with invaluable real-world work experience in multiple fields and provide materials and references to be used in future work and study applications. Most work will be expected to be done with your own equipment and resources and within your own hours.
We are a close-knit and friendly collection of people who share a love of pop culture. Being a part of Team AVCon and organising our events is an experience that is wholeheartedly memorable and will help you forge friends and connections for life.
How to Apply
Before applying for the position, please note this is a volunteer role, and as such, the successful applicant will not be paid for services in any way, shape or form.