Work Learn | Graphics + Design Intern (Campus as a Living Lab)
Overview of duties
Working within UBC’s Campus as a Living Lab (CLL) program and external partners, Perkins&Will, QuantoTech and FORM3, this role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of architecture, fabrication, and industrial design. Starting in early May, the student will help roll out a new campus installation of an urban agriculture growing pavilion, documenting the process and creating graphic guidelines that tie into UBC’s broader sustainability goals.
Key Deliverables:
1. Assembly Manual: Observe the materials arriving on-site and work directly with the FORM3 team to design a highly visual assembly manual, including video & image capture of the process.
2. “Sustainable Assembly Playbook”: By highlighting material efficiency and design-for-disassembly, the student’s work will directly support the circular economy and embodied carbon goals in UBC’s Green Building Plan and CAP2030.
3. Technical Paper: Help co-author a brief on the benefits of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA). The goal is to show how prefabrication cuts down on waste and disruption, providing useful data for UBC, the BIA, and City of Vancouver design guidelines, potentially informing future policy (eg. Sustainable Large Development)
4. Knowledge sharing: work with UBC partners and external stakeholders to share results through research showcases, conferences or trade events
Qualifications
•Current UBC student in the School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture (SALA)
•Interest in project coordination, research
•Experience collaborating with external partners or stakeholders
•Strong organization, written and oral communication skills, including technical writing
•Strong skills in photo editing, writing, graphical layout and document generation
•Proficiency in a layout program like InDesign, with Illustrator and Photoshop skills very beneficial
•Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
•Initiative, adaptability, and an eagerness to learn
•Creative mindset with the ability to contribute innovative ideas and perspectives
•Self-motivated, with the flexibility to work well independently and collaboratively as part of a team
•Prioritization skills with a commitment to meeting deadlines
Application deadline
How to apply
Please email your resume and supporting cover letter to Robbin Simao, Innovation Partnerships, UBC Office of the VP Research and Innovation
Hybrid work arrangement with an expectation student will split their time between the three main partners locations (Perkins&Will, QuantoTech and Form3) and the UBC Vancouver campus. Working between the three partners in Vancouver, there may be a need to also visit or travel to fabrication partners in other parts of the Lower Mainland (TBD). Flexibility and the ability to work autonomously is key; travel can be discussed in the interview.
We highly value authenticity and personal expression in your application materials. While AI tools like ChatGPT can be helpful for generating ideas, we encourage you to write your cover letter in your own words. This allows us to better understand your unique voice, experiences, and fit for the position. Cover letters that reflect your genuine interest and effort will stand out in our selection process.