Creative Designer

**About Vertical Institute**

Vertical Institute prepares individuals for the jobs of tomorrow. We are at the forefront of tech education, providing cutting-edge courses to individuals eager to upskill and stay relevant in today’s rapidly changing world. We specialize in teaching in-demand skills and building the next generation of changemakers and inventors through our world-class tech courses in data analytics, AI, cybersecurity, UX/UI, and beyond.

Vertical Institute is accredited as an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and The Institute of Banking & Finance Singapore (IBF).

We’re looking for a **Creative Designer** who brings together strong **visual design**, **motion design**, and an **AI-driven mindset**to support our marketing initiatives. You should be able to design high-quality visuals, animate your own work, and use AI tools effectively to increase creative output without compromising quality.

**You’re a creative problem solver — not limited by tools, but driven by outcomes.** You look for the most efficient and effective ways to bring ideas to life, whether through traditional design methods or emerging technologies. You know how to break down creative problems and figure out what works best — both creatively and efficiently.

This is a multidisciplinary role ideal for someone who can think across formats, manage multiple deadlines, and collaborate with both design and marketing teams to produce content that drives results.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Design high-quality static assets for digital channels**, including social media, paid ads, landing pages, and marketing collaterals.
- **Animate your own visuals** to produce engaging short-form content and motion assets for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
- **Work closely with the Marketing team to produce static and video content**for both paid and organic campaigns, from strategic concepting to final delivery (e.g. Facebook and Instagram ads, YouTube videos, Reels, TikToks)
- **Develop and execute storyboards for long-form video** **content** such as promotional videos and marketing campaigns.
- **Work with raw footage**, including trimming, editing, and enhancing, to create engaging and polished marketing and educational video materials
- **Use AI tools** (e.g. Runway, Midjourney, ChatGPT, Canva AI, or other related tools) to enhance creative output, streamline production, and generate content more efficiently.
- **Contribute to scalable visual systems** by building reusable templates, design components, and workflows that improve efficiency across projects.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, Visual Communication, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in graphic and motion design, with a strong, versatile portfolio that includes social media content for both paid and organic campaigns.
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CapCut, Veed, and other related design tools.
- Familiarity with AI design tools like Runway, Midjourney, DALL-E, Ideogram, ChatGPT, or other related AI tools.
- Hands-on experience using AI tools to support concepting, storyboarding, asset generation, and video production.
- You can animate your own static designs, either manually or with the help of AI tools, to create engaging, platform-ready content.
- Strong grasp of visual design fundamentals including typography, layout, hierarchy, and color theory.
- Excellent project management and communication skills, with the ability to juggle multiple timelines and collaborate cross-functionally.
- Strong video editing skills, with the ability to edit, trim, and enhance short-form and long-form video content for multiple platforms.
- Familiarity with platform-specific content trends and formats such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
- A passion for tech, education, and experimenting with emerging creative tools.

**What We Offer**:

- Flexible work-from-home arrangement.
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and innovative environment.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Chance to make a meaningful impact on learners’ careers and lives.

Pay: RM3,300.00 - RM6,700.00 per month

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Graphic design: 3 years (required)