Creative Intern

**Job Summary**:
The Creative Intern at The M Makers will be an integral part of our dynamic Creative Services Team, gaining hands-on experience in the conceptualization, design, and production of compelling visual and written content for our diverse client portfolio. This role is ideal for an aspiring creative professional eager to immerse themselves in the world of integrated marketing, contributing to innovative campaigns across social media, digital advertising, and multi-market initiatives. The intern will support various creative projects, learning from experienced Art Directors, Designers, Copywriters, and Content Producers.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Creative Ideation & Concept Support**:

- Actively participate in brainstorming sessions, contributing fresh ideas and visual concepts for client campaigns.
- Assist in researching visual trends, design styles, and competitor creative approaches to inform new ideas.
- Help compile mood boards, visual references, and preliminary sketches or mock-ups to communicate creative directions.

**Graphic Design Assistance**:

- Support Graphic Designers in preparing and refining visual assets for digital platforms, including social media posts, stories, banner ads, and website elements.
- Assist with photo editing, image manipulation, and ensuring assets adhere to brand guidelines and technical specifications.
- Help organize and maintain the creative asset library.

**Copywriting & Content Support**:

- Assist Copywriters in researching topics, keywords, and audience insights for various content pieces.
- Support in drafting initial concepts for social media captions, short ad copy, and other written materials, under supervision.
- Help proofread and edit written content for clarity, grammar, and brand voice.

**Video & Multimedia Assistance**:

- Provide support during local mobile shoots in Singapore, assisting with equipment setup, scene preparation, and on-set organization.
- Assist Video Editors with post-production tasks such as organizing footage, basic trimming, adding text overlays, and preparing video files for different platforms.
- Help source and organize licensed music, sound effects, and stock video clips.

**Research & Learning**:

- Conduct research on emerging creative technologies, design software, and industry best practices.
- Stay updated on current cultural, social, and digital trends relevant to marketing and advertising.
- Actively participate in team meetings, creative reviews, and learning sessions to deepen understanding of the creative process and agency operations.

**Qualifications**:

- **Education**: Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Bachelor's degree or Diploma program in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Film/Video Production, or a related creative field.
- **Experience**: Previous internship experience, personal creative projects, or coursework demonstrating a strong interest and foundational skills in graphic design, copywriting, or video production.

**Technical Skills**:

- Basic familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects).
- Experience with other design tools (e.g., Canva, Figma) is a plus.
- Basic understanding of video editing principles and software.
- Comfortable with mobile content creation (photography, videography, basic editing).

**Key Competencies**:

- **Strong Creative Aptitude**: A budding eye for design, aesthetics, and compelling storytelling, both visually and verbally.
- **Eagerness to Learn**: Highly motivated to acquire new skills, take on challenges, and receive constructive feedback.
- **Proactive & Resourceful**: Takes initiative, seeks out tasks, and can find solutions independently when appropriate.
- **Attention to Detail**: Meticulous in all tasks, ensuring accuracy and high quality in creative outputs.
- **Excellent Communication**: Clear and concise in both written and verbal interactions, able to articulate creative ideas.
- **Team Player**: Able to work effectively and collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment.
- **Adaptability**: Flexible and able to pivot between different tasks and project requirements.

**Job Type**: Internship

Pay: $800.00 - $1,000.00 per month

**Experience**:

- motion graphic: 1 year (preferred)
- social media: 1 year (preferred)
- graphic: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person