Design Trainee

Nestlé SA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in Singapore is seeking a Design Trainee for a 6-month traineeship. The role involves creating engaging visual assets that support innovative product concepts, including graphics for marketing and design thinking initiatives. Applicants should be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and have skills in animation and video editing. This position aims at enhancing meaningful change in product development through consumer-driven insights and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience in creating animations using Microsoft PowerPoint and Canva.
• Familiarity with video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.

Responsibilities

• Design graphics and communication materials like infographics, posters, and presentations.
• Create inspirational materials for innovation workshops.
• Translate abstract ideas into engaging illustrations.
• Produce animations and videos to showcase products.
• Develop packaging design concepts and prototypes.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Animation creation

Video editing

Graphic design

Experience with AI-generated content

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Microsoft PowerPoint

Canva

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Design Trainee (GRIT - GRaduate Industry Traineeship) [6-months]

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestle career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand out, as long as you seek it. With Nestle, you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals, but also as people.

Our team serves as the innovation lighthouse for food category teams within R&D Singapore and regional markets, guiding strategic innovation efforts across diverse consumer segments. We specialize in applying design thinking methodologies to uncover deep consumer insights and translate them into impactful product concepts.

We collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners—from marketing to product development—to co‑create solutions that are technically sound, emotionally resonant, and culturally relevant. Our mission is to accelerate innovation, reduce risk in early‑stage ideas, and scale transformative concepts that shape the future of food. Whether it's enhancing taste, nutrition, or sustainability, we are committed to driving meaningful change through consumer‑driven innovation.

Traineeship Description:

The designer will be responsible for creating compelling visual and communication assets that support consumer‑driven innovation and design thinking initiatives.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Designing graphics and communication materials such as infographics, posters, EDMs, and animated presentations.
• Crafting inspirational materials for innovation workshops, including moodboards and storyboards for visual storytelling.
• Translating abstract ideas into engaging concept illustrations that support ideation and innovation processes.
• Producing animations and videos to showcase products, topics, or innovation narratives.
• Developing packaging design concepts and prototypes to bring ideas to life.

Male individuals who have completed National Service in CY2024 and CY2025 are also encouraged to apply.

Qualification:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience in creating animations using Microsoft PowerPoint and Canva.
• Familiarity with video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects; knowledge of 3D CAD software is a plus.
• Prior experience with AI-generated images or videos is an added advantage.