EXTERIOR RENDERINGS

CONTRACT SR. DESIGNER

ABOUT WCI | RALLY

WCI | Rally Collaborative is the recent merger of 2 well-established rendering & creative studios both based in the Fraser Valley – WCI Media Studios & Rally Creative. Our newly created, full-service creative agency works with a wide range of clients all over Canada and throughout the United States. As the economy continues to recover from Covid-19 and development continues to pick up, WCI | Rally has seen a dramatic increase in design & rendering contracts and are looking to hire a permanent, full-time Senior Designer to join our team in-studio, or work in a contract and/or freelance capacity.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Designer, you possess an expert level of understanding design fundamentals and have at least five years of studio/agency experience in a similar role. You are naturally a creative problem solver and have the expertise and confidence to handle the design of small and large projects alike. Your portfolio of work is well-rounded and reflects your range of experience and talent – showcasing examples of brand identities, printed materials, signage, advertising, web, interactive touchscreens and environmental design (huge bonus if you have experience in real estate project marketing sector!). Rally works in an entirely Mac environment and our designers must be fluent in Adobe Creative Suite.

ABOUT YOU

You have experience assessing and managing feasibility of proposed design and seeing these through to production and implementation within defined timelines
You have impeccable attention to detail to pick apart and define deficiencies to align with the desired end product.
You are a thinker. You have a solid grasp on project strategy that sets you apart from others.
You have excellent communications, interpersonal and presentation skills
You stay up to speed with design trends, style and technology
You are a team player dedicated to using your creative and leadership skills in making an impact both for our clients and for our internal culture
You have the ability to manage a demanding and complex daily schedule

APPLICATION PROCESS

We would ask that all applications and inquiries about these roles be submitted via email to stan@wcirally.com and are to include:

Cover letter that outlines your unique skillset and specific area’s of expertise and experience, as well as if you are looking for project based freelance work or a specific contract period
Complete resume outlining your experience, schooling, and professional references
Online portfolio or pdf attachments showcasing your past experience and diversity and area’s of expertise
A range for your preferred hourly rate (if your rate for one off projects versus ongoing regular work varies, please specify)

Attn: Creative Director

WCI RALLY COLLABORATIVE
300 – 34077 Gladys Avenue,
Abbotsford, BC V2S 2E8

Email: stan@wcirally.com

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Please do not phone, email or drop-in to check on the status of your application. If, upon review you are short listed for an interview, you will be contacted.

SENIOR DESIGNER

ABOUT WCI | RALLY

WCI | Rally Collaborative is the recent merger of 2 well-established rendering & creative studios both based in the Fraser Valley – WCI Media Studios & Rally Creative. Our newly created, full-service creative agency works with a wide range of clients all over Canada and throughout the United States. As the economy continues to recover from Covid-19 and development continues to pick up, WCI | Rally has seen a dramatic increase in design & rendering contracts and are looking to hire a permanent, full-time Senior Designer to join our team in-studio, or work in a contract and/or freelance capacity.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Designer, you possess an expert level of understanding in design fundamentals and have at least five years of studio/agency experience in a similar role. You are naturally a creative problem solver and have the expertise & confidence to handle the design of small & large projects alike. Your portfolio of work is well-rounded and reflects your range of experience & talent, showcasing examples of brand identities, printed materials, signage, advertising, web, interactive touchscreens and environmental design (huge bonus if you have experience in real estate project marketing sector!). WCI | Rally works in a combined Mac/PC environment and our designers must be fluent in Adobe Creative Suite.

ABOUT YOU

You have experience assessing and managing feasibility of proposed design and seeing these through to production & implementation within defined timelines.
You have impeccable attention to detail to pick apart and define deficiencies to align with the desired end product.
You are a thinker. You have a solid grasp on project strategy that sets you apart from others.
You have excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
You stay up to speed with design trends, style and technology.
You are a team player dedicated to using your creative & leadership skills in making an impact both for our clients and our internal culture.
You have the ability to manage a demanding and complex daily schedule

APPLICATION PROCESS

We would ask that all applications and inquiries about this role be submitted via email to stan@wcirally.com, and are to include:

Cover letter that outlines your unique skillset and specific areas of expertise & experience, as well as if you are looking for permanent, full-time work, or project-based freelance work within a specific contract period.
Complete resume outlining your experience, schooling, and professional references.
Online portfolio or PDF attachments showcasing your past experience & diversity and areas of expertise.
A range for your salary expectations for full-time employment, or preferred hourly rate for freelance/contract work. Please note: if your rate for one-off projects versus ongoing regular work varies, please specify

WCI | RALLY COLLABORATIVE
#300 – 34077 Gladys Ave
Abbotsford B.C. Canada V2S 2E8

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The successful candidate will be contacted by phone or email, and a virtual interview will be scheduled via Teams/Zoom to discuss the position or working arrangement.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Freelance

Full Time Permanent Project Coordinator

WCI | Rally is currently seeking applicants for an opening on our team for a full-time permanent PROJECT COORDINATOR. This position is available immediately.

ABOUT WCI | RALLY

WCI | Rally Collaborative is the recent merger of 2 well-established rendering & creative studios both based in the Fraser Valley – WCI Media Studios & Rally Creative. Our newly created, full-service creative agency works with a wide range of clients all over Canada and throughout the United States. As the economy continues to recover from Covid-19 and development continues to pick up, WCI | Rally has seen a dramatic increase in design & rendering contracts and are looking to hire a permanent, full-time Senior Designer to join our team in-studio, or work in a contract and/or freelance capacity.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have minimum 4-5 years studio/marketing agency experience in a project coordinator/project management position. You have a solid understanding of design studio systems and processes, complemented by a well-rounded and diverse ability to assist the Project Manager manage both the creative & production team – as well as a host of vendors & client types. Your experience reflects your understanding of coordination & management – including branding, print, signage, web/ interactive and environmental applications. You have had some experience in playing a lead project management role with a team of designers, production artists and are well versed in client communications. Your experience and strength in leading development of comprehensive creative & production for real estate project marketing programs would be a strong asset in your role with WCI | Rally as that is a large percentage of the work that the studio does.

The position is a full-time permanent position working in the WCI | Rally studio at our Abbotsford location. This position is available immediately.

IMPORTANT ATTRIBUTES

You are a motivated team player with a desire to push yourself to consistently improve your skill set. You have the ability to read people and manage their unique nuances in day-to-day operations. You have solid communications, interpersonal and management skills, and have the ability to capably juggle a large volume of communications & tasks that roll in on a daily basis as part of your day-to-day. You love the buzz of a fast-paced environment and are energized with what you accomplish with both the Project Manager, the design & production team, and clients/suppliers over the course of a given day. You enjoy the mid-sized studio environment that WCI | Rally offers and wearing ‘different hats’ is something that you embrace. You have the expertise & confidence to handle the management of small & large projects alike. You have experience working directly with clients to define & implement project scope and with Project Managers and Management to carry the project through to the finished product. You are a thinker and aren’t afraid to take risks and find alternative solutions to problems. You have a solid grasp on project strategy that sets you apart from others. You are a team player dedicated to using your creative & leadership skills in making a significant contribution to the growth and continued success of WCI | Rally.

WHAT WE OFFER

Your new workplace is located just off Highway #1 in Abbotsford, where you will enjoy a newly-renovated open plan studio space with 20ft windows and spectacular views of Mt Baker. Your commute to work is an easy one because you’re not fighting city traffic. If coming from the city – from the Port Mann Bridge, you are a short 25 minutes to work (less if your home is closer to the Valley). We have a diverse team of talented professionals who consistently produce top-notch work and a management team focused on growth & development. You will work on state-of-the-art MAC systems with super-sized monitors. Grab a coffee in our dedicated kitchen or run out to one of the great restaurants on our select lunch rotation for a bite mid-day. There won’t be a battle for parking because we’ve got lots of that at our building. Our client base is not just Valley-based, we currently work for some of the largest developers in Western Canada and throughout the United States, as well as corporate & manufacturing clients. If you are successful in obtaining this position, we offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive extended benefits plan, and the opportunity for additional perks & benefits.

APPLICATION PROCESS

We would ask that all applications be submitted in electronic format via email: stan@wcirally.com

Attn: Management Team WCI | RALLY COLLABORATIVE

Your application is to include a cover letter, as well as a complete resume outlining your experience, schooling, and professional references.

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If, upon review you are short listed for an interview, you will be contacted and a Zoom/Teams appointment will be scheduled. This position is available immediately/and we will be connecting with applicants who meet our requirements/qualifications shortly for virtual interviews.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

COVID-19 considerations:

Our team is currently working in house, with 3 members working remotely, and we have COVID protocols for the studio, and for our building. We are set up to allow for social distancing and follow sanitization guidelines and will continue to do so until public health announcements tell us otherwise.

INTERMEDIATE WEB DESIGNER

RALLY IS WHERE YOU WANT TO WORK…
Rally Creative is an award winning, boutique creative services agency based in the Fraser Valley – working with a wide range of clients all over Western Canada. We have a studio culture that you want. A spacious studio environment, the best in tech, and even a new RallyCade (with over 10,000 games in classic full-size arcade), ‘cause we believe in working hard + playing harder. Our team has an average time with Rally is over 8 years – with a number having been with the team for over 15 years…people like it here! We are looking for a talented, experienced individual who want to bring their exceptional skills to join the Rally team as a DIGITAL DESIGNER.

YOU GOT THIS!
Our DIGITAL DESIGNER should have formal design training and a minimum three years studio experience. You should also have a solid understanding of the core web tools environment – complemented by a well-rounded portfolio that reflects your range of experience and talent in the digital and interactive design arena. You have project management skills in working with programming team to implement design vision. You are a creative inspiration to those around you and foster positivity and general awesomeness!

ARE YOU THE ONE??
• You are a motivated team player and you have the ability to work from base design guidelines developed for a program – and follow them through to expanded storyboards, keeping the Bootstrap grid system in mind.
• You have the ability to co-ordinate with our programming team to implement design/ and see this through to the finished programmed product.
• You have impeccable attention to detail to pick apart and define deficiencies/ and direct programming to align with the desired end product.
• You possess the ability to see the broad strokes and big picture, but are equally capable in the refinement of small finishing details. You love user flow and architectural schematics.
• You have solid communications, interpersonal and presentation skills and are in tune with the cutting edge of design trends and style.
• You have the expertise and confidence to handle the design of small and large projects alike.
• You have experience assessing and managing feasibility of proposed design and seeing these through to production and programming implementation – within defined timelines.
• You are a thinker. You have a solid grasp on project strategy that sets you apart from others.
• You are a solutions oriented individual and are a team player dedicated to using your creative and multi-tasking skills in making a significant contribution to the growth and continued success of Rally.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Fluent working with Adobe Creative Suite.
• A portfolio that reflects your ability to follow and translate print design and brand standards to create desktop and responsive web design as well as interactive design.
• Proficient in managing programming team in implementation of design storyboards/ review and mark up of development site to ensure alignment with intended design/ and direct technical feasibility and implementation options.
• You have the ability to work closely with art director and lead designers to understand requirement and come up with web/ interactive design that will work best for the users under particular business context.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines and exceptional attention to detail.
• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn and adapt to our internal systems and process, and provide creative solutions.
• Strong work ethic with a dedication to do what it takes to ensure that deadlines are met and work is of the highest quality.
• Technical knowledge working with HTML/ CSS/ JS/ WordPress required.
• Strong knowledge of responsive versus adaptive design
• Additional skillset in design and production for print/ environmental applications a strong asset to your credentials.
• Current with the latest UX and design trends and requirements for all current and emerging formats of digital UX design.
• Strong communication skills.

APPLICATION PROCESS
We would ask that all applications and inquiries about this employment opportunity be submitted in electronic format via email to stan@rallycreative.com and are to include

• Cover letter
• Complete resume outlining your experience, schooling, and professional references
• Small collection of portfolio examples that represent your overall skill set and level of experience in PDF form
• Complete digital portfolio showcasing your past experience and diversity

Attn: Creative Director
RALLY COMMUNICATIONS INC.
#101 2020 Abbotsford Way
Abbotsford B.C. Canada V2S 6X8

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Please do not phone, email or drop-in to check on the status of your application.

PROJECT MANAGER

INTRO
We are booming busy with new projects rolling in the door every day!! Rally Creative is currently looking for an energetic, organized individual to join our team as a FULL-TIME PROJECT MANAGER. Join us in beautiful, affordable Abbotsford, BC where you can enjoy the spectacular west-coast lifestyle and have long-term job security at a studio that has been thriving for over 28 years.

IS THIS YOU?
The project manager we seek is an organizational zealot (think colour-coded closets) who loves being surrounded by stunning design and has a passion for a job well done. You don’t just thrive in a fast-paced environment, you eat deadlines for breakfast. You use your strong communication skills to make sure everyone is on the same page and has everything they need to get the job done. You can spot potential issues a mile away and mitigate them before anyone else even notices. You don’t see problems, you see solutions. Your atttention to detail is impervious and you noticed we spelled “attention” wrong, but you would never make a big deal about it – you’d just fix it and carry on. You learn at the speed of light and rarely make the same mistake twice. And you make work fun!

If this sounds like you, let’s talk. We want you to lead the charge in producing creative materials for our marketing programs – everything from name & logo to print materials, advertising, signage, web, interactive touchscreens and environmental signage!

WHAT YOU’LL DO
In this role, you will collaborate with a full creative team to deliver jobs on time and on budget, ensuring the utmost quality every step of the way. You are the client’s key point of contact and the liaison between our internal team and external vendors. You manage expectations and resources, especially when scope or timing change suddenly. You follow our process for organizing, tracking and disbursing masses of information, and communicate the status of your jobs to all stakeholders. Your duties will include, but not be limited to:

Opening jobs in our project management software from approved proposals and writing / editing proposals as needed.
Acquiring creative assets & briefs.
Sending client proofs, receiving change requests and obtaining timely approvals.
Receiving all client requests and disseminating information and tasks to the appropriate team members.
Scheduling and managing a team of designers, art directors, copywriters, contractors, sign vendors, installation crews, printers and digital programmers.
Working closely with the other project managers determine priorities for studio resources.
Issuing rfq’s to vendors, analyzing quotes and providing recommendations to clients.
Creating and maintaining workback schedules and budgets.
Tracking projects and updating key notes & milestones in our project management software daily.
Communicating project statuses at weekly team meetings.
Monitoring job scope and issuing change orders when required.
Processing billing.
Resolving deficiencies.
Adding completed projects to our portfolio pieces.

SKILLS NEEDED
The successful application for this role will have:

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a marketing coordinator or project management role – ideally with a background in print, signage, environmental or digital fields.
Post-secondary education in marketing and / or experience in the real estate industry would be strong assets.
Familiarity with a Mac environment.
Proficiency in Office 365 (particularly Outlook & Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software quickly.

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US….
We are not a big corporate machine but rather a boutique creative services agency dedicated to churning out exceptional work. On top of that, your new workplace is located just off Highway #1 in Abbotsford, where you will love our recently renovated 2800 sf studio environment. Your commute to work is an easy one because you’re not fighting city traffic. From the Port Mann bridge you are a short 25 minutes to work (less if your home is closer to the Valley!) and you will spend your days in a spacious open studio environment featuring glass walls and a 20 foot high vaulted foyer. You’ll have benefits coverage from extended health to dental, and a competitive compensation package to boot. And finally, you won’t have to battle for parking because we’ve got lots of that in the Valley!

COMPENSATION + BENEFITS
Competitive compensation package for qualified applicants is being offered plus benefits program including extended medical / dental / LTD.

APPLICATION PROCESS
We would ask that all applications and inquiries about this project manager opportunity be submitted via email to julie@rallycreative.com and cc stan@rallycreative.com. Please include a cover letter and complete resume outlining your experience, schooling, and professional references.

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