Graphic Designer

(Salary SGD2700-3700)

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Graphic Designer (Print & Production) to join our fun and dynamic Marketing & Communications team. In this role, you will be the visual guardian of our campus identity, translating academic excellence into compelling physical collateral-from student recruitment brochures and campus posters to event signage and decal across our campus.

You will manage the end-to-end design and print production process, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, managing external agencies, and liaising with print vendors to deliver flawless, brand-aligned visual assets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Print Design & Campus Collaterals

• Conceptualize and produce high-quality print marketing materials, including course brochures, prospectuses, flyers, campus posters, large-format event backdrops, pull-up banners, and corporate stationery.
• Maintain consistency with the institution’s brand guidelines across all programs (Diploma to MBA level).
• Prepare production-ready files with strict adherence to print standards (CMYK color profiles, bleeds, margins, crops, resolutions, and dielines).

2. Pre-Press & Vendor Management

• Own the entire print production workflow from design output to print timelines.
• Review digital and physical hardcopy proofs, color draw-downs, and material samples to ensure print quality and finishing (e.g., embossing, spot UV, paper weight/texture).

3. Agency & External Partner Coordination

• Formulate clear, concise design briefs for external creative agencies and freelancers when offloading production or campaign-specific workloads.
• Review agency deliverables, provide actionable creative feedback, and ensure final artwork aligns with institutional standards and deadlines.

4. Bilingual Typography & Content Support

• Typeset, lay out, and proofread both English and Chinese marketing copy on printed materials, ensuring linguistic accuracy, cultural nuance, and typographic hierarchy.
• Liaise with Chinese-speaking team or vendors, or regional student recruitment representatives as needed.

5. Ad-Hoc Event & Student Photography (Secondary Task)

• Provide secondary photo coverage when the primary in-house photographer is unavailable.
• Capture high-quality photos for campus events (e.g., orientation, graduation, masterclasses) and student portraits.
• Perform basic post-processing and photo retouching in Adobe Photoshop / Lightroom or any other tools.

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of professional graphic design experience, with a solid focus on print production and brand collateral. Experience in the education or corporate sector is an advantage.
• Technical Mastery:

o Expert proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

o Familiarity with quick-turnaround design tools such as Canva is a plus.

o Strong technical understanding of prepress processes, dyeline creation, paper stock selection, and print finishes.

• Language Proficiency:

o Bilingual fluency in English and Chinese (spoken and written) to typeset, edit, and proofread Chinese collateral and communicate with Chinese-speaking partners.

• Photography Skills:

o Fundamental hands-on experience handling DSLR/Mirrorless camera gear for event and portrait photography.

• Soft Skills:

o Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interface with academic heads, external vendors, and creative agencies.

o Highly organized, proactive, and capable of prioritizing multiple project deadlines simultaneously.

o Attention to detail.

What to Include in Your Application

• An updated Resume / CV.
• A portfolio link or PDF showcasing recent print design work, including multi-page editorial layouts, prepress projects, and sample photography.