WHY join us?
Mothership is Singapore’s leading youth-focused digital news platform.
As we mark our 10th year, we invite passionate, talented and dynamic individuals to join us as we embark on our next phase of growth.
You will have the opportunity to learn from and work alongside our key leaders and industry practitioners, and to witness the impact of your work on the millions of people whom we serve every day.
As an organisation, our colleagues and our audiences are at the heart of all that we do. We strive to build and preserve a people-centred culture with a focus on personal development and professional growth.
WHAT is this role about?
We are looking for a Graphic Designer (Brand & Social Media) who will help strengthen Mothership’s visual identity and branding.
You will create and develop visual assets, including logos, marketing collaterals, and illustrations for the Mothership brand, as well as support our other product teams with their design needs.
We are a young, collaborative team that strives to create relevant and engaging content for our audiences, and values and respects one another's ideas and feedback.
A snippet of what you can expect to be doing on a day-to-day basis:
Brand & Marketing (70%)
- Researching and conceptualising visual moodboards and mock-ups based on project briefs.
- Creating and developing visual assets, such as logos and brand kits, for Mothership’s original series and content.
- Designing and updating layouts and assets used on Mothership’s social media platforms.
- Working with the team lead to develop design briefs for external projects and collaborations.
- Ensuring consistency in visual design across Mothership’s social platforms and products.
Social Media (30%)
- Working with the Social Media team to design and illustrate original stories for our social media platforms..
- Supporting the Social Media team with design during key national events (e.g. National Day, General Elections).
WHO should consider?
If you are passionate about creating impactful and attractive visual designs that would be appealing to our young audiences, you might just be who we are looking for.
Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. Relevant experience in branding agencies and design studios will be advantageous.
If you are someone who:
- Is in tune with design trends
- Is proficient in design software and apps such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva
- Is creative and has good design and aesthetic sense, with an attention to detail
- Is able to effectively communicate ideas to internal and external stakeholders
- Is able to work both independently and as a team
- Is adaptable to change and willing to learn
- Is able to manage projects and timelines well and meet deadlines
... we’d love for you to be part of our team!
Skills in photography/videography will be advantageous. Crucially, you must possess the mental stamina, tenacity, and agility to work in an intensely dynamic, fast-paced, and competitive media environment.
HOW do you go about applying?
If you are interested in speaking with us, email your resume (in PDF form) to [email protected]. Please include "Career Application – Graphic Designer (Brand & Social Media)" in the subject line.
Please provide samples of past works along with your resume, or even a short self-recorded video on why we should hire you.
Candidates without a portfolio or past samples will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.