Job Position: Creative Arts & Portfolio Development Mentor
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hourly wage: $44-46 / hour
Working Horus: 30-35 hours per week
Website: https://www.canadaxacademy.com/

About Canada X Academy
Canada X Academy is committed to providing personalized education that recognizes each student's individual strengths, interests, and educational goals.
Our approach goes beyond traditional classroom instruction. We work closely with students to help them build confidence, develop their abilities, and prepare for their next stage of education.
As an increasing number of students pursue post-secondary studies in fine arts, graphic design, visual operations manager - creative arts communication, illustration, digital media, architecture, and other creative disciplines, we are expanding our creative arts mentorship and portfolio preparation services.
We are seeking an experienced creative arts and portfolio development professional to join our team and work directly with students who are interested in developing their artistic abilities and preparing portfolios for post-secondary education.

About the Position
The Creative Art & Portfolio Development Mentor supports students in developing their artistic skills, creative thinking, and portfolios for post-secondary art and design programs. The role combines studio-based artistic mentorship, portfolio development, visual communication, and professional creative practice.
The successful candidate will bring solid artistic training and professional creative experience to a supportive, student-centred environment. Rather than relying solely on traditional classroom teaching, the role emphasizes demonstration, creative guidance, project development, critique, mentorship, and hands-on studio practice.

Key Responsibilities
• Teach and demonstrate techniques and methods of drawing, painting, and other forms of artistic and visual expression




• Provide individualized and small-group art instruction based on students’ artistic abilities, interests, learning needs, and educational goals
• Teach and apply artistic principles including composition, colour, form, visual structure, image-making, and visual storytelling
• Demonstrate a range of artistic techniques, materials, methods, and creative approaches while promoting their safe and appropriate use
• Guide students through creative projects from research and concept development through experimentation, refinement, and final presentation
• Review student artwork and provide constructive feedback on artistic concept, technique, composition, originality, execution, and presentation
• Mentor students in planning and developing portfolios for post-secondary art, design, illustration, visual communication, and related programs
• Help students identify their artistic strengths and interests and develop portfolio projects that demonstrate creative thinking, technical ability, experimentation, and individual artistic expression
• Guide students in selecting, refining, organizing, documenting, and presenting portfolio work, including artist statements, project descriptions, and creative narratives where appropriate
• Introduce relevant principles of visual communication and design, including layout, visual hierarchy, typography, and visual identity, where applicable to students’ artistic and portfolio development




• Conduct portfolio reviews and mock admissions reviews and provide recommendations for continued artistic and technical development
• Incorporate relevant professional art and creative-industry practices into demonstrations, critiques, project development, and studio instruction
• Maintain a supportive studio environment that encourages experimentation, curiosity, independent thinking, artistic confidence, and the development of an individual creative voice

Employment Requirements
• University degree or college diploma in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Design, Illustration, Visual Communication, or a related art discipline
• 1 year of work experience in a related role, preferably in fine arts, visual arts, design, illustration, visual communication, or a related field.
• Robust creative ability and artistic talent, demonstrated through a portfolio of original work
• Strong knowledge of artistic techniques, materials, tools, and their safe and appropriate use
• Strong foundation in drawing, painting, composition, colour, form, visual structure, image-making, and other forms of artistic expression
• Ability to demonstrate artistic techniques and explain creative concepts to students with different levels of artistic experience
• Ability to review artwork and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback on students’ artistic and creative development
• Ability to mentor students in developing creative ideas, artistic skills, portfolio projects, and individual artistic direction
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional experience in fine art practice, visual communication, design, creative direction, illustration, or a related creative field is an asset
• Previous teaching, art instruction, or creative mentorship experience is an asset

We welcome you to submit your resume to [email protected]. Thank you very much for your interest and application. We look forward to hearing from you!

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