Visual Design Assistant

The Visual Design Assistant is responsible for assisting the Aesthetics department with the set-up of visual decorations and design themes throughout West Edmonton Mall.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting with painting and maintaining decorative paint finishes in planters and seasonal displays throughout West Edmonton Mall, Parks and Attractions and Fantasyland Hotel.
• Installing artificial planted beds and maintaining them including cleaning/dusting and garbage removal.
• Keeping an open line of communication with the Visual Design Manager, Artist Team, Visual Design Team, and other related departments with the proper set-up of themes in West Edmonton Mall.
• Contributing to team effort by taking hands on approach to the set-up and tear down of all the promotional and seasonal set pieces.
• Completing site visits to ensure all required tasks are completed to an acceptable standard.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience assisting in visual design in a retail industry is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are required for success in this position.
• Self-driven with the ability to work with minimal supervision adhering to broad task-based goals and objectives.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances and be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs within various environments of West Edmonton Mall.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software; Outlook, Teams, Word.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license is an asset.

Terms of Employment:

• This is a full-time position required Monday through Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, with additional flexible availability Monday through Sunday, days, evenings and weekends during the fall and winter seasons.
• Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.