Travel Retail - Graphic Design Intern (January - July 2027)

Shiseido; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Shiseido Travel Retail in Singapore offers a Graphic Design internship from Jan to July 2027. You will support the conception, visualization and execution of creative assets across channels for multiple brands, under close supervision by the Graphic Design Assistant Manager.

Gain hands-on experience in brand marketing, retail design excellence, and corporate communications while contributing to TREX initiatives and learning how creative design supports commercial performance in a dynamic retail

Qualifications

• Undergrad degree/diploma in Arts, Graphic Design, Communication Design, Visual Communication or related discipline.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); knowledge of other design apps is a plus.
• Strong graphic design skill (2D and 3D).
• Good understanding of typography and visual storytelling.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support conceptualisation, visualisation, and execution of creative graphic design across platforms.
• Generate new ideas in collaboration with the Graphic Design Assistant Manager and stay on-brand.
• Ensure outputs reflect brand personality and maintain brand guidelines.
• Assist in overseeing TREX designs, production and shoots across brand clusters.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Graphic Design

2D/3D Design

Typography

Visual Storytelling

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Arts/Graphic Design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Founded in 1872, Shiseido is a global beauty company operating in approximately 120 countries and regions around the world. Our corporate mission: BEAUTY INNOVATIONS FOR A BETTER WORLD.

Based in Singapore, Shiseido Travel Retail is Shiseido’s global duty-free business which specializes in accelerating the growth of Shiseido’s brands to travellers and includes operations in airports, downtown stores, border shops, airlines, and ferries. Our portfolio includes skincare brands SHISEIDO, Clé de Peau Beauté, IPSA, ANESSA, THE GINZA, Drunk Elephant, and ELIXIR; makeup brand NARS; and fragrance brands narciso rodriguez and ISSEY MIYAKE PARFUMS.

MAIN PURPOSE

The Graphic Design intern will report to the Graphic Design Assistant Manager and be a part of a dynamic team supporting multiple brands under Shiseido Travel Retail. This role offers hands-an exposure to Brand & Marketing, Retail Design Excellence, Corporate Communications, and close collaboration with HQ. You will be given the opportunity to support the conceptualisation, visualisation, and execution of creative assets across various platforms, contributing to TR marketing campaigns and TREX initiatives. Successful candidates should possess good technical design, a keen eye for aesthetics, and a foundational understanding of marketing and brand principles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the conceptualisation, visualisation, and execution of creative graphic design work including mood boards, flat layouts, videos, and 3D perspectives.
• Generate new creative ideas and concepts in collaboration with the Graphic Design Assistant Manager, staying on top of trends and on-brand aesthetics.
• Ensure all creative outputs embody the brand’s personality and tonality, maintaining consistency and excellence in accordance with brand guidelines.
• Assist in overseeing Travel Exclusive (TREX) designs, production and shoots across brand clusters within Shiseido Travel Retail.

Asset Development, Adaptation & Collaboration

• Perform visual cropping and adaptation across channels including print, OOH, and digital platforms.
• Edit visuals and support video adaptation, storyboarding, and basic motion editing where required.
• Create marketing materials such as campaign collaterals, in-store POP, signages and brochures, and presentation decks.
• Partner with Brand & Marketing teams to translate campaign strategies into effective visual assets.
• Communicate creative objectives clearly and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver assets on time.
• Assist in managing quotations and production schedules.
• Manage multiple creative project workflows and timelines under supervision.
• Organise and maintain design files and asset libraries.
• Provide ad-hoc project support such as event invitation creation and other administrative tasks as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Able to commit for a full time internship from Jan - July 2027.
• Undergrad degree/diploma in Arts, Graphic Design, Communication Design, Visual Communication or other related discipline.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); knowledge of other design applications is a plus.
• Strong graphic design skill (2D and 3D)
• Good understanding creative design principles, layout, typography, and visual storytelling.
• Keen eye for aesthetics and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

• Exposure to multi-brand management within global prestige beauty group.
• Experience in Travel Retail marketing and campaign adaptation.
• Opportunity to collaborate with headquarters and understand global-local creative alignment.
• Insight into how creative design supports commercial performance in a dynamic retail environment.