Executive/Senior Executive, Multimedia Design (2-year contract, renewable)

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/ExecutiveSenior-Executive,-Multimedia-Design-(2-year-contract,-renewable)/33936-en_GB/

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The Faculty of Science (FoS) Corporate Communications team is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Multimedia Designer to join us. The ideal candidate brings a strong visual sensibility, a flair for storytelling and a meticulous attention to detail, with hands-on experience across the full design process from concept to final deliverables.

Primary Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Content creation: Execute design and production across multiple platforms including print, websites, social media, infographics, graphics, corporate presentations and other marketing assets.
• Brand stewardship: Ensure all creative outputs adhere to NUS and FoS brand guidelines and maintain visual consistency across all channels.
• Content adaptation: Adapt and optimise multimedia content for various platforms and audience needs.
• Campaign conceptualisation: Develop creative concepts, storyboards and art direction for campaigns.
• Asset management: Organise, manage and archive assets, project files and content libraries using a content management system.
• Best practices: Research and stay updated on industry trends to apply fresh, innovative approaches to projects.

Secondary Responsibilities

You will work with the team across other areas, including but not limited to events management, digital marketing and stakeholder engagement to support outreach efforts.

Qualifications/Requirements/Other Info

Must Have

• Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing or a related discipline, supported by a strong portfolio (to be submitted with your application).
• At least two years of relevant experience or an agency background. Those with no experience but possess a strong portfolio in social media content and graphic design are welcome to apply.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Express, InDesign).
• Experience in managing content posting across social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Knowledge and practical use of AI tools for asset generation and workflow optimisation.
• Problem-solving (ability to overcome design challenges and deliver creative solutions); time management (ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines); attention to detail; adaptability to evolving project requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work beyond regular office hours to support productions and events when required.

Nice to Have

Any combination of the following is an advantage.

• Experience in science communication is a definite advantage.
• Experience in translating technical content into short-form content for laymen.
• Experience in photo and video capture and editing for events, social reels and short-form video content.
• Basic understanding of WordPress, HTML, CSS and UI/UX principles.
• Experience in motion graphics or animation (e.g. Adobe After Effects or equivalent).
• Experience liaising with external vendors or student helpers, including briefing and reviewing deliverables.

Employment Notes

• The incumbent will be emplaced at an appropriate appointment grade based on his/her individual merits.
• The incumbent will be placed on a fixed term contract of two years (renewable).