Creative Designer

National Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts museum that oversees the world's largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian modern and contemporary art.

This role sits within the Marketing team and works closely with colleagues across the Gallery to translate objectives for institutional initiatives, exhibitions and programmes into engaging and effective creative outcomes. The selected candidate will lead the development and implementation of visual identities and creative assets across digital, print and onsite platforms, as well as merchandise, while ensuring consistency with the Gallery's brand and creative standards. They will also collaborate with external creative agencies, printers, fabricators and merchandise suppliers to manage projects from concept development through to production and implementation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in visual identity, branding and merchandise design, supported by a portfolio that demonstrates creative thinking and practical execution across different formats and applications.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Exhibition and Institutional Design

• Develop and implement visual identities for exhibitions, programmes and institutional campaigns, including research, creative concept development and adaptation across visitor touchpoints.

• Take ownership of exhibition identity projects, from interpreting briefs and developing creative concepts to presenting proposals and overseeing production and implementation.

• Design and adapt creative assets across digital, print and onsite platforms, such as eDMs, digital advertisements, web content, Gallery Guides, brochures, environmental graphics and onsite branding.

• Present design proposals and clearly articulate the creative thinking and rationale behind them.

• Ensure that all creative work is clear, engaging and aligned with the Gallery's brand standards and communication objectives.

• Prepare final artwork and ensure that files meet the required production specifications.

• Recommend suitable materials and production methods based on project requirements, timelines and budgets.

• Work with internal stakeholders to understand project objectives, target audiences, deliverables, timelines and production requirements.

• Liaise with external creative agencies, printers, fabricators and other vendors, and oversee production and onsite implementation to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.

• Manage all administrative and procurement matters related to assigned projects, including sourcing quotations, appointing vendors, processing purchase orders and invoices, and maintaining proper project documentation.

• Undertake other creative design projects and responsibilities as required.

Merchandise Design

• Conceptualise and design evergreen and seasonal National Gallery Singapore merchandise and product ranges that strengthen the Gallery's brand identity and appeal to its audiences.

• Translate creative concepts into merchandise that considers brand relevance, audience appeal, functionality, materials, production requirements and cost.

• Develop product designs, artwork and specifications for production across different merchandise categories.

• Research relevant design, retail and consumer trends to identify opportunities for new merchandise concepts and product ranges.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders and merchandise suppliers to develop products from concept through to final production.

• Recommend suitable materials, finishes and production methods based on the design intent, functionality, quality requirements and budget.

• Oversee sampling and prototyping, refine designs where necessary, and ensure that final products meet the approved design and quality standards.

• Manage merchandise design schedules and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely production and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Visual Communication, Communication Design, or a related discipline.

• At least three years of relevant design experience in an agency or in-house creative department, preferably in the creative, branding, arts and culture, lifestyle or related sectors.

• A strong portfolio demonstrating skills in visual identity, branding, typography, layout and design across digital and print platforms.

• Strong understanding of brand standards, typography, photography, materials, and merchandise design.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, with advanced knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, as well as After Effects, Figma and Microsoft PowerPoint/Office Suite.

• Able to develop creative concepts and translate them consistently across different formats and touchpoints.

• Knowledge and familiarity in final artwork preparation for print, digital, environmental and out-of-home formats.

• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

• Good communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate creative ideas.

• Collaborative, open to feedback and comfortable working with colleagues across different teams.

• Willing to support onsite implementation outside the Gallery's opening hours when required.

• Must have a strong interest in trends in the arts, design, culture and museum sectors.