Tag Archives: call for staff

help make WORN beautiful!

By: Serah-Marie McMahon

We’re looking for creative graphic design volunteers to work on page layout on a freelance basis. This is a great opportunity for those looking to add more editorial work to their portfolios.

Interested applicants should be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop) and illustration or photography talents are a bonus.

Why choose WORN? We are an independent print publication dedicated to offering a unique and inclusive perspective on fashion and style. Our readership is expanding dramatically throughout Canada and internationally. We are increasingly recognized by fashion lovers, vintage hounds, academics and artists as a truly unique and smart magazine for people who want more fashion and less fluff!

If you would like to collaborate with WORN as a freelance designer, please send a PDF of your portfolio or link to your website to art @ wornjournal.com and to janice @ wornjournal.com. Continue reading →

Be The Wornette Party Girl.

By: Serah-Marie McMahon

Can you plan a party like Lorelai Gilmore?

As you should be well aware, WORN Fashion Journal has thrown some truly great parties: karaoke, slow dances, gala fundraisers – we know how to shake our tail feathers. And now we’re looking for a vivacious event coordinator to manage our black book. This is a great opportunity for leadership experience in event planning and publicity within Toronto’s (and beyond) artistic community. This is a volunteer position for now, on average 5-6 hours a week, double in the time just before an event. 12 month commitment required.


What You’d Be Doing
-generate ideas for WORN parties and fundraisers, working with the team to execute the event from start to finish
-source out interesting venues and features
-design and lead promotional campaign (includes overseeing photoshoots, flyer and poster design)
-create and stick to a budget
-write press releases and promote the event to the press
-secure sponsorships from supportive like-minded companies
-attend a monthly staff meeting and bi-weekly event meetings at the WORN office
-attend Toronto fashion events on behalf of WORN

What You Need To Do It
-proven leadership abilities
-mad organizational skills
-nimble problem solving capabilities
-knowledge of Toronto’s nightlife
-desire to schmooze

All candidates should submit a resume and answers to following questions in an attached document to saraf@wornjournal.com:

1) Who attends WORN parties? What kind of person are they?

2) Describe the finest party you’ve been to. What made it special?

3) Pitch us three WORN event ideas.

4) What do you think is the most effective form of promotion?

5) Detail your weekly schedule. When do you work? Are you in school?