Merchandise Designer Retail

Wildlife Reserves Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wildlife conservation group in Singapore is looking for a creative designer to oversee the design and development of merchandise collections. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in graphic design with at least 3 years of experience, and will work closely with various teams to align branding and enhance communication materials. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful conservation initiatives while expressing creativity in merchandise design.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product merchandise design.
• Ability to combine technology and art to communicate effectively.
• Updated with market trends and design innovations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of design and development for merchandise.
• Maintain communication templates for retail merchandise.
• Work closely with internal teams to gather feedback.

Skills

Creativity

Graphic design

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or Degree in graphic design, fine arts, or design and visual communication

Job description

Mandai Wildlife Group is dedicated to caring for the planet and protecting animals and nature. Conservation education is intrinsic in all interactions with the Group, to inspire action for a healthier world.

Mandai Wildlife Group is the steward of Mandai Wildlife Reserve, a unique wildlife and nature destination in Singapore that is home to world-renown wildlife parks which connect visitors to the fascinating world of wildlife. The Group is driving an exciting rejuvenation plan at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, adjacent to Singapore’s Central Catchment Nature Reserve, that will integrate five wildlife parks with distinctive nature-based experiences, green public spaces and an eco-friendly resort.

Mandai Wildlife Group advocates for biodiversity, contributes leading wildlife research, develops innovative solutions to promote living sustainably, and collaborates with conservation partners in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

The Group provides funding and in-kind support to Mandai Nature for conservation work across Southeast Asia.

Mandai X is the growth accelerator and venture building arm of Mandai Wildlife Group that sparks, catalyses and accelerates innovative ventures in completely new domains that drive growth and impact at scale.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of design, technical, design development for merchandising collection.
• Develop and maintain merchandise collaboration guidelines, logo placement and other product ancillaries’ design (hang tags, price tags).
• Maintain communication template for retail merchandise for members, staff and online.
• Provide design, layout and illustration for communications instore, newsletter, ecommerce and out of park.
• Demonstrate outstanding versatility and creativity to maintain network integrity and availability while simultaneously contributing graphic design concepts to team.
• Ability to combine technology and art using images / text to effectively communicate ideas through designs.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure timelines adherence and gather feedback on customer.
• Work with Commercial Marketing team, Brand team and Education team to ensure asset alignment and creative language.
• Manage all design projects and mentor junior designer to ensure high quality work throughout the entirety of the project.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in graphic design, fine arts or design and visual communication.
• Design background with at least 3 years of experience on product merchandise design.
• Creative and updated with market trend.
• Good management of timelines and adaptability.
• Good team player and independent worker.