Graphic Designer

GERMAN EUROPEAN SCHOOL SINGAPORE (DEUTSCHE EUROPAEISCHE SCHULE SINGAPUR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An international school in Singapore is seeking a Graphic Designer to manage design operations and enhance its brand identity. The role includes prioritizing design requests, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and producing impactful visual content for both print and digital platforms. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in digital and print design, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and a proactive mindset to contribute creatively in a team environment. This position offers a chance to shape the school's visual storytelling and internal communications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing for print media, including marketing materials and signage.
• Strong experience in digital design for various platforms.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and ability to use AI-powered design tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise design requests ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead design projects from concept to completion while safeguarding the school’s visual identity.
• Create high-impact visual content for print and digital media to support communications.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Digital design

Print design

Canva

Photography

Illustration

Web design

Tools

Wacom tablets

WordPress

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Design Operations and Project Delivery

• Manage and prioritise design requests through the Design Request Portal, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Lead assigned design projects from concept to completion.
• Apply and safeguard the school’s visual corporate identity across all outputs.
• Develop and maintain design templates and frameworks to ensure consistency and efficient workflows.
• Maintain and organise design repositories.

Creative Development and Brand Enhancement

• Conceptualise and produce high-impact visual content for print and digital platforms to support marketing, admissions, internal and external communications.
• Contribute proactive ideas to continuously professionalise and strengthen the school’s visual identity.
• Provide creative guidance on visual storytelling and external content strategy.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with communication objectives and institutional priorities.

Event Support

• Support photo and videographer during school events, if required.

Collaboration and Meetings

• Participate in meetings with design requesters and key stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings within Marketing Admissions Department.

Knowledge and Experience

Design for Print

• Proven experience in designing for print media, including flyers, posters, booklets, magazines, signage, and related materials.

Design for Digital

• Strong experience in digital design, including e-banners, PDFs, web layouts, video graphics, and other digital assets.

AI-Enhanced Design

• Experience or demonstrated interest in using AI-powered design tools, with an understanding of ethical and brand-aligned use in an educational context.

Illustration

• Basic experience in freehand drawing or digital illustration, including the use of tablets such as Wacom.

Event Coverage

• Foundational understanding of photography and videography, including basic editing techniques is an advantage.

Web & CMS

• Fundamental understanding of web design and HTML.
• Familiarity with Content Management Systems, experience with WordPress is an advantage.

Technical and Soft Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• Experience using Canva for rapid prototyping, branded templates, and team-based design workflows.
• Confident use of macOS workstations.
• Working knowledge of DSLR cameras and camcorders.

Soft Skills

• Positive, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and quality.
• Creative and strategic thinker with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute within a team environment.