Digital Graphics Designer, The Straits Times

SPH Media; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SPH Media’s Straits Times interactive graphics team seeks a creative Digital Graphics Designer to craft original digital content for readers in a newsroom setting.

You will work with journalists, developers and editors to translate data into engaging visuals, prototypes, and social assets, while ensuring accessibility and performance across devices.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modelling and rendering software; 2D illustration familiarity.
• GIS software and data visualisation tools are a plus.
• AR design experience is a plus.
• Excellent creative and artistic abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; team oriented.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with journalists and data developers to translate requirements into visuals.
• Design and prototype data visualisations, visual stories, and social assets.
• Collaborate with the UX team to ensure interactive graphics are usable and accessible.
• Document design process and challenges encountered during the design stages.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Carry out investigative journalism/research with journalists using data.
• Use statistics and data science tools for data parsing and wrangling.
• Manage workflow for data-driven stories in the newsroom.
• Thoroughly test and troubleshoot interactive graphics for performance.

Skills

3D modelling & rendering

2D illustration

Creative & artistic abilities

Strong communication & collaboration

Attention to detail

Interest in news industry

Time management

Multi-project management

Data visualisation storytelling

Tools

GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS)

Data visualisation platforms

Job description

SPH Media’s mission is to be the trusted source of news and lifestyle content in Singapore and Asia. One of our core purposes is to produce credible, balanced, and objective news and analysis, always with a view to uphold the public good and fostering an informed, engaged citizenry.

We welcome talented individuals to join us and grow a career in a vibrant and collaborative environment built around a culture of respect and inclusivity. As an employer, we are committed to rewarding our people fairly and developing them in their careers.

About the Role

The Straits Times interactive graphics team is looking for a creative Digital Graphics Designer to join our team in the newsroom. You would be working alongside journalists, developers, designers, and editors to create original digital content for our readers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with journalists and data visualisation developers to understand requirements and translate them into visual designs that accurately represent the underlying data, editorial angle or product request
• Assist in designing, illustrating and prototyping data visualisations, visual stories, social media assets using various tools and technologies
• Collaborate with the UX team to ensure that interactive graphics are user-friendly, responsive, and accessible across various devices.
• Help to document the design process, including any issues or challenges encountered during the design stages
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve and innovate our interactive content.
• Carry out investigative journalism/research with journalists using data, including conducting interviews and finding/verifying data sources
• Use various statistics and data science tools for data parsing, scraping and wrangling
• Manage workflow and process for data-driven stories in the newsroom
• Thoroughly test and troubleshoot interactive graphics to ensure functionality and performance standards are met.

Requirement

• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modelling and rendering software and familiarity with 2D illustration.
• Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS), spatial analysis tools, and data visualisation platforms are a plus.
• Experience with augmented reality (AR) design is a plus.
• Excellent creative and artistic abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, accurate work.
• Familiarity with the news industry and an interest in current events.
• Experience in managing time effectively to meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining the quality of work.
• Prior experience in a data visualisation role / visual storytelling will be preferred