Designer (Visual Communication), School of Computing

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a visual identity and brand for the NUS School of Computing across digital and print platforms.
• Conceptualise and design visual materials for communication and outreach, including social media graphics, videos, presentation decks, posters, reports, event banners, infographics, and website visuals.
• Collaborate with research clusters, programme leads, and faculty. ambassadors to translate complex ideas into compelling visual narratives.
• Provide creative direction for flagship campaigns and media engagement initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with NUS brand guidelines while developing the School’s unique design identity.
• Liaise with vendors for the production of physical materials (e.g., brochures, banners, merchandise).
• Support internal events, launches, and recruitment efforts with custom visuals and branding materials.
• Provide photography and video editing support where required.
• Maintain a library of branded templates and visual assets for consistent use across the School.
• Participate in strategic communications planning and contribute with visual design for the development of campaigns.
• Support the Communications team with any other design-related and ad hoc tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• A recognised diploma or degree in Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant working experience in a creative/design role.
• Strong proficiency in design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).
• Design portfolio demonstrating strong layout, typography, branding, and storytelling skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on tight timelines.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to interpret feedback and iterate quickly.
• Familiarity with higher education or science communication is a plus.
• Experience in photography, animation, or video production/editing is a plus.