Job Description

Description :

Position Title: Interactive Illustrator (Contract till August, 2024)

Division: Digital Learning

Reports To: Manager, Art & Design

Salary Range: $70,186.78 - $75,512.20

Location: Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton (Hybrid Work)

TVO Media Education Group ( ) is a social impact organization at the intersection of digital learning, journalism, and immersive storytelling. As creators of award-winning content, we are on a journey to build a more informed, knowledgeable, and educated Ontario. We are unapologetic about our purpose \xe2\x80\x94 everything we do is about inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities. That is our why.

A Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

At TVO we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring. We foster an environment where everyone is heard, feels valued and has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We are committed to learning, and we learn better together with a diverse team of employees that are respected, valued, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work every day. With this goal in mind, at TVO we celebrate individual differences, knowledge, self-expression, and talent. At TVO, we recognize the importance of using anti-oppression practices, both within our organization and in our content.

We encourage applications from those belonging to underrepresented groups as well as all other qualified candidates.

Who We Are

As part of an ambitious new strategic vision, TVO.me is transforming itself and the digital learning and media landscapes. We know we are a better organization when we honour our commitments, when we thrive with diverse voices, when we value bold thinking, and embrace change. We understand and celebrate that we are better together.

We are proud to be named a Greater Toronto Top Employer of 2023, recognized for our work-life balance, mental health supports, company culture and flexibility. This is a testament to the impactful work we do for Ontarians everyday. It is also a reflection of how quickly we have responded to employee feedback about how, when and where they want to work.

The opportunity

The Interactive Illustrator is responsible for creating the look, feel, and audio effects of interactive projects consistent with editorial, artistic, intellectual, and technical quality standards with subject matter experts. We are looking for a talented and creative person who can produce fun, educational, and engaging content.

How you will make an impact

• Create, design and illustrate elements to present educational content and interactive elements
• Create characters, treatments, prototypes, and digital elements for educational content, such as TVO ILC course production
• Participate in focus testing sessions to validate concepts for education and usability
• Coordinate with developers to integrate digital elements into interactive pieces
• Regularly evaluate and make recommendations for improvement to existing creative processes and procedures, and understands global responsibilities common to all Illustrators
• Attend and participate in brainstorming sessions to generate ideas for online content to determine functionality, user experience, educational content & pedagogy
• Assist in sketch storyboards and flow charts for interactive concepts from briefs and functional documentation
• Draw, scan, build, and animate course/game assets using Photoshop, Illustrator and other standard industry tools
• Design and source sound effects
• Recommend technology and development tools
• Participate in developing and deploying new processes and tools

As required, performs the following tasks:

• Presents concepts to internal teams
• Clearly documents processes and techniques
• Maintains and builds out standards and style guides for content production

What you will bring to TVO

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in illustration or digital design
• Working knowledge of digital art production
• Industry certification or appropriate post-secondary education College or University (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with animation is a plus
• Experience with 3D art production is a plus
• Adept at handling constructive criticism and flexibility in making adjustments
• Demonstrates TVO\'s values of Excellence & Innovation, Ownership, Collaboration, Trust and Respect

TVO.me & YOU

We are a learning organization. It is at the core of everything we do, and each individual at TVO.me invests deeply in our own learning while elevating each other\xe2\x80\x99s knowledge, whether through peer-to-peer learning, workshops or lunch and learns.

At TVO.me, we roll up our sleeves every day, adapting to change, and working cross functionally with great teams and experts in their respective fields. Collaboration is the fuel of our organization and what enables our progress.

We would be thrilled to have you join us. We\xe2\x80\x99re a tight-knit community \xe2\x80\x93 whether you are a rookie or a seasoned veteran, you will get to meet, work with, and be supported by diverse colleagues at all levels. Maybe you\xe2\x80\x99ll even get to meet Polkaroo!

Come build with us.

TVO Media Education Group is funded primarily by the Province of Ontario, and is a registered charity supported by thousands of sponsors and donors. Find and follow us on: YouTube (@TVO), Twitter (@TVO), Facebook (@TVO), and Instagram (@WeAreTVO).

We invite you to submit your application by November 21, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Not sure you have everything we\xe2\x80\x99re asking for, but know you can make a big impact? Tell us your story and we will be happy to consider you.

To learn more about us and our culture, please visit us at .

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process (e.g., including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms). If you are seeking accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made by sending your request to .

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