Research Assistant – Senior Video Producer & Motion Graphics Designer

About the role

The National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant who will lead creative video and motion‑graphics projects from concept through final delivery. This hands‑on position blends visual storytelling with production and project‑management responsibilities, supporting research initiatives within the Department of Computer Science.

Key responsibilities

• Produce high‑quality video content, including podcast‑style multi‑camera recordings, interviews, branded conversations and social‑media cut‑downs.
• Direct or support filming sessions while ensuring strong visual, audio and lighting standards.
• Manage end‑to‑end post‑production: editing, sound treatment, colour correction, grading, motion graphics, subtitles, versioning, archiving and exporting to platform specifications.
• Create intermediate‑level motion graphics such as animated titles, transitions, explainers and social‑media assets, maintaining brand consistency.
• Explore how video and animation can enhance UI/UX, interactive websites and digital experiences.
• Independently coordinate multiple projects, build production schedules, track dependencies, communicate progress and mitigate risks.

Required profile

• Self‑starter who takes ownership of creative decisions and can work with minimal supervision.
• Curious and experimental mindset, eager to pioneer new visual formats.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with researchers, designers and external partners.
• Ability to manage feedback cycles and deliver on‑time, on‑spec deliverables.

Required skills

• Video production and multi‑camera recording.
• Video editing and post‑production (sound treatment, colour correction, grading).
• Motion graphics creation and animation.
• Subtitling, versioning and content adaptation for various platforms.