Jr Graphic Designer / Motion Graphics Animator
Singapore (Remote possible)
Job description for Jr Graphic Designer / Motion Graphics Animator at Villains Singapore
Do you wish Paul Rand was your Father?
If your answer is yes, come apply for our production position specializing in graphic design, illustration and motion graphics animation! The key to this job is that you can think and you can do, and above all you do it very well.
Job Description / Details:
We are looking for a multidisciplinary designer that specializes in graphics for a full time position on our production team. He/she should be able to create both static and motion graphics. Your role in the design process will be to ideate and produce illustrations, animations, layouts, edms, presentations, icons and logos in line with the client’s brief.
As a part of the job, you will be working with some of the biggest internet technology companies in the world while building up the knowledge and practical expertise of your team. These are the qualities you should embody in order for you to excel in this role. You will be required to have a proficient skill set in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects CC. You will be responsible for handling a design project from the start to the end in all circumstances. Most importantly, we are looking for a team player who is passionate in their own quality of work.
Day-to-day:
● Create illustrations, designs and animations for both global and local brands.
● You excel at using different design processes to solve problems
● You are able to answer/expand project briefs in new and unexpected ways that push the boundaries of how memorable and accessible our content is
● You will develop and interpret brand guides and you know how to innovate within them.
● You keep the user of your designs in the forefront of your mind at all times in order to increase user friendliness across all products and projects
● Being excellent at using the fundamentals of graphic design is something you pride yourself in, like; Typography Creation and Usage, Color Theory, Composition/Layout Development, to communicate the client’s intent.
● Design tools and software are resources that you are very intimate and comfortable with like; Adobe CC, Balsamiq, Blender, Coolors, Wacom Tablet and Sketchup.
● You are constantly on the search for new tools and software that will push your craft, level up your techniques, and break the boundaries on how you solve any project challenge.
● You have an excellent understanding of the print and digital publication processes.
● You are able to quickly adapt to and create new styles and approaches as needed.
● Staying up-to-date with all things design is a hobby for you, this includes reading up on; industry developments, trends in design and design philosophy, so you can continue to evolve how you and your peers use design to create value.
● An insatiable curiosity leads you to conduct design knowledge gathering and understand how it will impact the way we use design to communicate the project’s intent. Fields of knowledge include but are not limited to:
○ Visual trends and landscape
○ Symbols and meaning (semiotics)
○ Usability and user experience benchmarking/ inspiration
○ Understanding the design philosophy of the competition
○ Message/Story approach review
● Building prototypes is something you’re very familiar with, so that ideas are tested and proven to be functional and will have the impact we intended.
Required DNA:
A graphic designer is an expert at visual communication. You enjoy presenting information, telling stories, triggering feelings in people, and translating ideas in ways that are both accessible and memorable using every tool at your disposal including; typography creation and usage, color theory, composition/layout development, and illustration.
Excelling in this role requires a working knowledge of the Studio departments and functions around them as oftentimes the key visual is the complementary backbone for Creative Strategy, Writing and Motion. A team player mentality is essential.
Skills Required
● A drive to push the boundaries of the craft of design
● Advanced skill in creating graphics with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
● Proficient skill in creating animations with Adobe After Effects
● Illustration creation with a strong sense of composition
● Logo development and deployment understanding
● Layout template creation and usage
● A strong understanding of typography
● Great organization and communication in a high pressure team working environment
Skills Appreciated
● Understanding of how to use Maya, Blender, Adobe Premiere, InDesign and other graphic focused software.
● Understanding of the print production process
● UX Design for both physical spaces and digital platforms
● Experience or understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Application Requirements:
● Formal training in graphic design, communication design, media design or illustration, culminating in a degree or diploma from a recognized institute is preferred.
● 0-3 years industry experience with an agency and/or as a freelance designer is preferred.
● A portfolio, CV and letters of recommendation.
Must have skills
Job benefits
- Flexible work hours
- Remote work options
About the company
Villains is a design studio that was born from the foolishness and idealism of youth. Hitting mile markers exceeding the span of 10 years, the studio’s name has come to represent the dualities in life. Peaks and valleys, victories and defeats, heroes and villains. This duality reflects our ability to adapt to projects on both ends of the sizable and geographical scales. Our projects range from handling both local and regional responsibilities for tech mammoths like Google and Twitter, to providing design solutions for aspiring local talent. We believe that every job has a part to play in this world and it is our duty to elevate it’s purpose. With this approach we get to satisfy both our clients’ and our creative aspirations.
Office address
140 Paya Lebar Road