Job Description

At SPH Media, we create remarkable content and experiences - from breaking news to lifestyle content, reaching our audiences on a range of different platforms. As Asia\'s leading media organisation, our mission is to be the trusted source of news on Singapore and Asia, to represent the communities that make up Singapore, and to connect them to the world.The Straits Times interactive graphics team is looking for a creative Digital Graphics Designer intern to join our team in the newsroom. You would be working alongside journalists, developers, designers, and editors to create original digital content for our readers. If you have a passion for illustration, storytelling, journalism, and the craft of designing digital experiences, please apply to join our dynamic team. Some of the tasks you would be involved in:Collaborate with senior designers to understand requirements and translate them into visual designs that accurately represent the underlying data, editorial angle or product request
Assist in designing and prototyping data visualisations, visual stories, social media assets using various tools and technologies
Help to document the design process, including any issues or challenges encountered during the design stages
Provide feedback on design and functionality to improve the user experience of the data visualisations and visual stories
Contribute to brainstorming sessions and offer creative solutions for data visualisation, data storytelling and visual design and functionality
Be exposed to how the team uses analytics for story creation and improvementSome of our projects
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/interactive-how-has-the-design-of-hdb-homes-in-singapore-changed-over-the-years
https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2021/08/sg-2030/index.html?stextension
https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2021/05/singapore-largest-solar-farm-water/index.html?stextension
https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2022/09/dementia-singapore-home-care/index.html
https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2022/09/dementia-neighbourhoods-singapore/index.htmlStrong preference for students in their last year of graphic design, fine arts, architecture, computer science, data science, statistics, journalism studies. The ideal candidate will be proficient in: Figma, Adobe CC (illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects). HTML, CSS, and JavaScript - 3D software is a plusAfter successfully completing their internship, interns will have gained invaluable hands-on experience and a comprehensive skills set. They will be proficient in crafting compelling visual narratives through a mix of skills in visual storytelling, user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, data visualisation, mapping, graphics design, animation, social media graphics, web development, including immersive experiences, and 3D illustrations. Interns will have had the opportunity to collaborate on real-world projects, contributing to The Straits Times\' digital presence and engaging our readers with interactive and informative content. They will have honed their abilities to transform complex data into clear and engaging visuals, enhancing ST\'s storytelling capabilities. This internship experience will not only enrich their portfolios but also prepare them for dynamic and multifaceted careers in journalism, design, web development, and illustration, where they can play a vital role in shaping the future of visual storytellingApplication InstructionsPlease apply for this position by submitting your text CV using InternSG.
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