Visual Design Intern (Part-time or Full-time)
About Us
mddl is dedicated to addressing the housing challenges faced by communities across Canada through innovative, community-focused solutions. We promote the development of missing middle housing and empower citizens and developers to engage in housing initiatives that enhance community vibrancy and sustainability. We value collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact.
Position Summary
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Visual Design Intern to join our team for a four-month term. This role is ideal for a design student or recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative, mission-driven and dynamic environment. The successful candidate will support the creation of visual materials for reports, presentations, social media, and various digital and print assets. You will work closely with our team to bring clarity, cohesion, and creativity to how we communicate our work. This is an in-office position based in Calgary, offered on a part-time or full-time basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Design visual assets for reports, presentations, digital content, and social media
- Assist with layout and formatting for internal and public-facing documents
- Create massing models, diagrams, and illustrations to support housing research and storytelling
- Help maintain design systems and templates for consistent brand communication
- Collaborate with the team to ensure all materials align with mddl’s visual identity
Ideal Candidate
- Background in urban planning, graphic design, communications, visual arts, or a related field
- At least 1 year of experience in graphic design, content creation, or a similar creative role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience using Figma and Sketchup is considered a strong assets
- Solid understanding of visual hierarchy, typography, and layout
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or collaboratively
- Interest in urban planning and housing
- Must be able to work in-office in Calgary
What We Offer
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A chance to make a meaningful impact in the housing sector and your community
If you're passionate about visual design and excited to apply your creative skills in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your resume and portfolio link to careers@mddl.co and cc: jasneet@mddl.co with the subject line: Visual Design Intern Application 2025
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply soon!
mddl is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Location: Calgary (In-office)
Type: Part-time or Full-time
Term: 4 months
Film Student – Post-Production & Filming Support (Part-Time, Freelance)
Location: Calgary (In-office)
Project Timeline: April 1 – June 30, 2025
Total Hours: 210 hours
Primary Project: Project Storyhive (with opportunities to support additional mddl projects)
About Us
mddl is dedicated to addressing the housing challenges faced by communities across Canada through innovative, community-focused solutions. We promote the development of missing middle housing and empower citizens and developers to engage in housing initiatives that enhance community vibrancy and sustainability. We value collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact.
Position Summary
We’re looking for a motivated film student based in Calgary to join our team in a part-time freelance capacity. You’ll play a key role in the post-production and on-site filming of a short documentary-style series focused on middle housing in Canada. While your main project will be Project Storyhive, a TELUS-supported series airing nationally, you’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to other mddl video content throughout the spring.
This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in editing, production, and content development on meaningful, impact-driven work. You’ll collaborate closely with our project lead and creative team to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality episodes and short-form pieces. Please note: applicants must be based in Calgary and comfortable traveling to various filming locations across the city.
Breakdown of Hours
- Filming Days: 6 shoot days at 7 hours/day = 42 hours (dates TBD and flexible to your schedule)
- Post-Production: Up to 25 hours of editing per episode (6 episodes) = 150 hours
- Team Collaboration & Admin: ~2 hours/week for coordination and meetings = ~12 hours
Key Responsibilities
- Lead post-production editing for a six-episode series
- Support on-set filming and production logistics at various Calgary locations
- Collaborate with the project lead and creative director to deliver consistent, high-quality visuals
- Meet production timelines and help maintain creative continuity across content
- Potential to support editing of other short-form and social video content as needed
Ideal Candidate
- Current or recent film/media/visual design student based in Calgary
- Passionate about documentary and impact storytelling
- Skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro (After Effects is a bonus)
- Comfortable with basic production equipment and on-set workflows
- Detail-oriented, reliable, and a strong communicator
- Excited to work on topics like housing, city-building, and community impact
What We Offer
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A chance to make a meaningful impact in the housing sector and your community
Send your resume, a short note on why you're interested, and samples of your editing work or demo reel to careers@mddl.co and cc: jasneet@mddl.co with the subject line: Storyhive Film Student Application 2025
This is a great opportunity to build your portfolio, gain real experience, and contribute to community-focused stories that matter. We’re excited to hear from you!
Application Deadline: April 4, 2025
mddl is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.