Part of M&C Saatchi, this specialist division partners with governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector, to work on the critical issues of our time, including, conflict prevention and sustainable development. We provide a fully integrated, end to end service, combining multi-disciplinary communications teams with subject matter experts, across the world. Our work is domestic and global, often affecting the most vulnerable in society, with international activity orientated towards conflict affected or developing countries.

We are looking for a highly motivated Junior Digital Designer to support the creative team with the delivery of all aspects of one of the some of the most important communications programs in the agency.

You’ll join a lovely bunch of passionate communications professionals, creative thinkers, media analysts and problem solvers in developing audience focused solutions, to complex communications challenges.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create engaging ideas and designs for a range of behaviour change communications campaigns
• Work under the guidance of senior designer and creative director in asset delivery encompassing all aspects of a communications campaign life cycle
• Interpret content strategy briefs and distil production and design requirements
• Day-to-day output ranges from social media assets, banner ads, campaign artwork, visualization of creative ideas, toolkits, deck design, report design and more
• Ensure consistency in designs and content across platforms and formats
• Elevate creative standards by taking in feedback from other designs, applying learnings with a growth mindset

Reporting:

• Responsible for the day-to-day output of design assets
• Apply creative thinking and provide solutions to briefs
• Collaborate with different departments in the company: Creative production, accounts, strategy, media, research
  
• Responsible for weekly reporting to Creative lead, or Head of production as required

Situational Awareness:

• Build on an in-depth understanding of the media environment and production capabilities in the industry
• Develop subject matter expertise across the programs objectives

Also:

• Show initiative to improve internal processes and end products
• Be prepared to assist outside the stated core responsibilities and be proactive in supporting a small, dynamic project teams
• Be prepared to work across Singapore and Australia time zones and occasional irregular hours

ABOUT YOU

Essential:

• Demonstrate proficiency in design thinking, delivering creative and rational solutions to communication challenges
• Passionate about design with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of work across various formats/products/brands. Digital-first work is highly valued Knowledge of print design is also important for developing printed assets
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Knowledge of After Effects and/or Premier Pro is ideal but not compulsory
• Strong grasp of communications tools and trends in the Asia region.
• Willing and able to flex beyond regular tasks to support other design tasks as required
• Be personable, engaging, and influential to the creative process. You should be comfortable discussing ideas with the creative production team
• Fluent in written and spoken English. Copywriting capability/interest will be an added bonus
• Degree level education required, and/or proven industry track record of minimum 3 years

Desirable:

• Experience in branding and creation of toolkits
• Experience in UI design
• Able to edit short-form videos
• Able to animate
• Fluency in another Southeast Asian language

WHAT YOU’LL GET

For the right candidate, we will offer a competitive salary and benefits package along with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success.

ABOUT M&C SAATCHI GROUP

M&C Saatchi Group is a creative company that connects specialist expertise, fuelled by data, technology, and culture, to help clients navigate, create, and lead meaningful change. The Group operates across five core divisions: Connected Creativity; Passion Marketing; Global & Social Issues; Brand, Experience & Innovation; and Performance Media. Headquartered in London, operations span 23 countries with major hubs in the UK, Europe, US, Middle East & Africa, Asia and Australia. M&C Saatchi Group’s two principles, Diversity of Thought and Brutal Simplicity of Thought, guide how they build teams and solve problems.

M&C Saatchi Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on talent and capability, without regard for any personal characteristics.

All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 6 DECEMBER 2024.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES.

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