The M Makers Pte Ltd – Creative Intern

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Ideation & Concept Support:

• Actively participate in brainstorming sessions, contributing fresh ideas and visual concepts for client campaigns.
• Assist in researching visual trends, design styles, and competitor creative approaches to inform new ideas.
• Help compile mood boards, visual references, and preliminary sketches or mock-ups to communicate creative directions.

Graphic Design Assistance:

• Support Graphic Designers in preparing and refining visual assets for digital platforms, including social media posts, stories, banner ads, and website elements.
• Assist with photo editing, image manipulation, and ensuring assets adhere to brand guidelines and technical specifications.
• Help organize and maintain the creative asset library.

Copywriting & Content Support:

• Assist Copywriters in researching topics, keywords, and audience insights for various content pieces.
• Support in drafting initial concepts for social media captions, short ad copy, and other written materials, under supervision.
• Help proofread and edit written content for clarity, grammar, and brand voice.

Video & Multimedia Assistance:

• Provide support during local mobile shoots in Singapore, assisting with equipment setup, scene preparation, and on-set organization.
• Assist Video Editors with post-production tasks such as organizing footage, basic trimming, adding text overlays, and preparing video files for different platforms.
• Help source and organize licensed music, sound effects, and stock video clips.

Research & Learning:

• Conduct research on emerging creative technologies, design software, and industry best practices.
• Stay updated on current cultural, social, and digital trends relevant to marketing and advertising.
• Actively participate in team meetings, creative reviews, and learning sessions to deepen understanding of the creative process and agency operations.

Qualifications:

• Education: Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Bachelor's degree or Diploma program in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Film/Video Production, or a related creative field.
• Experience: Previous internship experience, personal creative projects, or coursework demonstrating a strong interest and foundational skills in graphic design, copywriting, or video production.

Technical Skills:

• Basic familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• Experience with other design tools (e.g., Canva, Figma) is a plus.
• Basic understanding of video editing principles and software.
• Comfortable with mobile content creation (photography, videography, basic editing).

Key Competencies:

• Strong Creative Aptitude: A budding eye for design, aesthetics, and compelling storytelling, both visually and verbally.
• Eagerness to Learn: Highly motivated to acquire new skills, take on challenges, and receive constructive feedback.
• Proactive & Resourceful: Takes initiative, seeks out tasks, and can find solutions independently when appropriate.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in all tasks, ensuring accuracy and high quality in creative outputs.
• Excellent Communication: Clear and concise in both written and verbal interactions, able to articulate creative ideas.
• Team Player: Able to work effectively and collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment.
• Adaptability: Flexible and able to pivot between different tasks and project requirements.