[Hiring] Digital Artist @Indigenous Friends Association

Role Description

IndigiTECH is seeking a skilled and creative Digital Artist to join our program as an Independent Digital Artist. The successful candidate will facilitate engaging, hands-on digital art sessions, support participants in developing their artistic and technical skills, and contribute to a positive and collaborative online learning environment.

Working closely with the Curricular Lead, Pam, the Digital Art Facilitator will help deliver the program curriculum, guide participants through digital art activities, and ensure that sessions align with the program’s learning objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead one live digital art session per week, lasting two hours, providing instruction, demonstrations, and guidance to participants.
• Teach and support participants in using Krita and digital drawing tablets or art pads to develop their digital art skills.
• Dedicate an additional two hours per week to session preparation, reviewing participant work, marking or providing feedback, and planning upcoming activities.
• Effectively navigate and use Zoom and Google Classroom to facilitate sessions, share resources, communicate with participants, and manage learning activities.
• Work collaboratively with Pam, the Curricular Lead, to ensure lessons are delivered according to the established curriculum and program objectives.
• Provide regular updates on session delivery, participant progress, completed activities, and any challenges or support needs.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive, and creative learning environment that encourages experimentation, skill development, and artistic expression.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience creating digital art using Krita.
• Experience using a digital drawing tablet or digital art pad.
• The ability to plan and lead engaging, structured learning sessions.
• Functional knowledge of Zoom and Google Classroom.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with the Curricular Lead and follow program curriculum guidelines.
• The ability to provide constructive feedback and maintain appropriate records of participant progress.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience facilitating workshops, mentorship sessions, or educational programming.
• Experience working with youth or emerging digital artists.
• Familiarity with curriculum-based instruction and online learning environments.
• Experience assessing creative projects and providing developmental feedback.

Requirements

• Part-time Independent Contractor.
• Commitment: 4 hours per week.
• Wage: 30 CAD per hour.
• Reports To: Curricular Lead (Pam) & Program Manager (Katelyn).
• Start Date: November 9, 2026.