Visual Communication Designer for School of Computing

About the role

The School of Computing at NUS is seeking a creative Visual Communication Designer to shape and maintain its visual identity across digital and print media. You will work closely with faculty, research clusters and communications teams to translate complex ideas into compelling visual narratives.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a consistent visual brand for the School of Computing on digital and print platforms.
• Design social media graphics, videos, presentation decks, posters, reports, event banners, infographics and website visuals.
• Collaborate with research clusters, programme leads and faculty ambassadors to create visual storytelling assets.
• Provide creative direction for flagship campaigns and media‑engagement initiatives.
• Ensure all designs align with NUS brand guidelines while developing a unique School identity.
• Liaise with vendors for production of physical materials such as brochures, banners and merchandise.
• Support internal events, launches and recruitment efforts with custom visuals and branding.
• Offer photography and video‑editing support as needed.
• Maintain a library of branded templates and visual assets for consistent use.
• Contribute to strategic communications planning and ad‑hoc design tasks for the Communications team.

Required profile

• A recognised diploma or degree in Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Multimedia Design or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in a creative/design role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating layout, typography, branding and storytelling abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Self‑motivated, resourceful and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interpreting feedback and iterating quickly.
• Familiarity with higher‑education or science communication is a plus.
• Experience in photography, animation or video production/editing is a plus.

Required skills

• Canva
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
• Video editing software
• Photography