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

NESTLE R&D CENTER (PTE) LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in Singapore is looking for a creative designer to develop compelling visual and communication assets for innovation initiatives. The role involves designing graphics, producing animations, and creating packaging concepts. Fresh graduates with skills in Adobe Creative Suite and experience in animation are encouraged to apply. This position provides the opportunity to impact the future of food through design thinking.

Qualifications

• Proficient in creating graphics and communication materials.
• Experience in animation and video production.
• Ability to develop packaging design concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design graphics and communication materials like infographics and posters.
• Craft innovative materials for workshops including moodboards.
• Translate abstract ideas into engaging illustrations.
• Produce animations and videos to showcase products.
• Develop packaging design concepts and prototypes.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)

Animation creation (PowerPoint, Canva)

Video editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects)

3D CAD software knowledge

AI-generated images or videos

Education

Fresh graduates from universities, Polytechnics, or ITEs

Job description

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.

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.

Eligibility Criteria:

Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs); and

a. are fresh graduates from universities (including private and overseas institutions), Polytechnics, and Institutes of Technical Education (ITEs), graduating in CY2024 and CY2025.

b. this includes male individuals who have completed National Service in CY2024 and CY2025.