Techaiku Pte Ltd – Graphic Designer Intern

As a graphic designer you'll need to listen to clients and understand their needs before making design decisions

A graphic designer works on a variety of products and activities, such as websites, advertising, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications and corporate identity, i.e. giving organisations a visual 'brand'.

You'll work to a brief agreed with the client, creative director or account manager and will develop creative ideas and concepts. The appropriate media and style has to be chosen to meet the client's objectives.

The work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.

Responsibilities

You may need to manage more than one design brief at a time and typical activities include:

meeting clients or account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job;

estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients;

developing design briefs that suit the client's purpose;

thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts and developing interactive design;

using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time;

presenting finalised ideas and concepts to clients or account managers;

working with a range of media, including computer-aided design (CAD) PSD AI After Works and keeping up to date with emerging technologies;

proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;

demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches and working on layouts ready for print;

commissioning illustrators and photographers;

working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists.

Salary

salary is per project basis, you can get up to 400-2000 per project wise. 

Working hours

Working hours are typically 37 hours a week, usually with some flexibility around start and finish times. Extra hours are likely when deadlines are approaching, and this may involve working into the early hours to get a job finished.

What to expect

It is likely you will be based in a shared studio as some jobs involve working in teams, although you may also work alone on occasions. If you're a freelancer you could share offices, rent studio space or work from home.

Design work often involves sitting and working at a computer for long periods of time.

Job satisfaction comes from creating high-quality artwork and building a solid reputation. You will also be able to use your creative powers to solve problems.

Although the work is mostly studio-based, travel within the working day to meet clients may be required. Working away from home, however, is rare.