Animator Illustrator Intern

Company

Explorer Academy

Designation

Animator Illustrator Intern

Date Listed

30 Jun 2025

Job Type

Entry Level / Junior Executive

Intern/TS

Job Period

Flexible Start, For At Least 3 Months

Profession

Design / Creative

Industry

Public Service / Education / Publishing

Location Name

1187 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore

Address

1187 Upper Serangoon Rd, Singapore 534785

Map

Allowance / Remuneration

$800 - 1,500 monthly

Company Profile

Company Vision

Our mission at Explorer Academy is to provide an enriching educational experience that goes beyond academic excellence. We focus on creating a learning environment where students are seen as individuals, supported as learners, and nurtured as young leaders

We aim to build a strong community that fosters curiosity, confidence, and personal growth, empowering students not only in their studies but also in life.

We believe that behind every classroom is a team of passionate educators. Behind every educator is a commitment to nurture growth and build meaningful connections with students. & Behind every student is a future shaped by growth and opportunities.

Job Description

About the Role

We're looking for a fun and creative Illustrator Animator to join our team Explorer Academy is a science tuition centre based in Singapore with a passion for creating fun and engaging learning for Primary and Secondary students. You will be working across teams under our Graphic Designer to help freshen up and develop our visual identity; utilising captivating illustrations and 2D animation. Let's create together

Key Responsibilities

Illustration

• Create visually appealing graphics for digital and physical print media.
• Enhance brand recognition and resonance through artworks.
• Ensure clarity and aesthetic appeal in design layouts.
• Ideate and develop merchandising for our mascot and brand.
• Work together with the Marketing team to create social media or event collaterals.
• Work together with our Designer to develop a cohesive brand identity and bring our characters to life.

Animation

• Create captivating motion graphics for videos.
• Create high quality animations for social media that can bring our mascot Rika to life through 2D animation.

Collaboration

• Work closely with our Marketing, Design and Teaching teams to gather a well rounded understanding of project requirements.
• Contribute creative ideas and initiatives that can help us grow and develop our visual branding and narrative.
• Create fun and exciting content that can help promote our centre.

Skills

Software

• Proficient in illustration, design and animation tools listed or adjacent.
• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
• Optional : Procreate, Procreate Dreams, Clip Studio Paint, Live2D, Blender

Animation

• Proficiency in 2D animation is preferred.
• Experience in motion graphics design will be a plus.

Illustration

Must have strong creative vision, knowledge in creating artworks for print and an eye for visual communication. Strong knowledge in fundamental illustration skills such as colour, composition, layout and typography. Preferably skilled in illustrating for children's media. Design knowledge would be a plus but not necessary. Preferably skilled in creating both raster and vector artworks.

Soft Skills

Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of showing initiative. Have the ability to set your own due dates and have good time management. Must be adaptable and have effective problem-solving skills.

Additional Requirements

Please email us with your resume as well as a strong portfolio showcasing your skills in both illustration and animation. We accept portfolios in the following formats :

Website / Behance link, PDF file (no more than 10MB).

For animation reels, please include a link to your Youtube/Vimeo video within your portfolio.

We do not accept video files or Google Drive links.

What We Offer

As an intern with us, you will gain hands-on experience working on projects, training in industry-standard software, and the opportunity to build an extensive portfolio that showcases your talent.

You'll receive mentorship from our experienced designers, with valuable feedback to refine your skills and insights into building a successful career in illustration and animation. You'll also apply your creativity to real-world marketing and branding projects, seeing how your work makes an impact. Along the way, be ready to develop essential soft skills like project management, team collaboration, and effective communication, equipping you for a future in the creative industry.

Application Instructions

Please apply for this position by submitting your text CV to

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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