PLEASE NOTE

• Interested candidates, please send your resumes and portfolios. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered for this position.
• Only Singaporeans / PR for this role
• The candidate must be able to present for work at the office, located in Singapore

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About STUDIO DAM

When working on branding projects, STUDIO DAM helps brands reach their business goals through efficient and timeless design services.

Our distinct approach to product design projects is to work intuitively with our hands and directly with materials during the conceptualising phase. This way of working leads to their signature style and unique outcomes.

We are looking for talent that is highly motivated, possesses self-initiative, is forever curious and is a great team player!

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About the Role

STUDIO DAM is looking to hire a passionate Design Research Intern

• Minimum 3-6 months internship
• This position is based at our office
• A portfolio is compulsory for consideration
• Happy to work with a small team and a good team player

Working in STUDIO DAM’s face-paced dynamic creative environment, you can expect to gain an insider perspective of multiple industries and be part of ambitious projects. You will also have supportive colleagues with whom you will share laughter and hard work together.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Most Importantly

• You should either have a background in Design & Marketing Communications / PR / Marketing / Business related subject
• You have outstanding research and analytical skills
• You are strong in data literacy
• You have an excellent command of English
• Superior communication and creative writing skills
• You are strong in studying key industry trends and competitors’ user experience strategies to support the development of brand strategy and creative brief
• You are able to explore creative possibilities and displays an understanding of cultural differences
• You display empathy in formulating design research studies and understanding on translating research findings to human-centred designs. You are able to evaluate user feedback and take note of insights to improve user experiences
• You enjoy identifying new ways of connecting consumers to brands with forward-thinking digital solutions
• You have a strong sense of aesthetics, function, and sense of design
• You enjoy visual and brand storytelling
• You believe in good design
• You have basic business acumen
• You are target driven
• You are meticulous and resourceful when it comes to organizing and delivering analysis and reports
• You have project management skills
• You possess a growth mindset and are always curious about the way things work
• You take ownership and pride in your projects
• You possess good communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team and are able to present ideas confidently to team members

You will be assisting the creative team with

• Conceptual, strategic and creative research
• Create presentation decks
• Ascertain research context and requirements based on research objectives
• Collect research data on consumers, competitors and market conditions using both quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Conduct ethnographic research based on design research study objectives
• Deduce conclusions from analysis performed
• Liaise with team members for design research output development
• Prepare essential documents that will protect the interests of research participants
• Uncover design trends and patterns based on information gathered

Highly Desirable

• Active self-initiative
• Self Motivated
• Team player
• Deadline oriented
• Able to multi-task
• Has strong attention to detail
• Maintains a high level of professionalism, work ethic and honesty
• Ability to work under pressure, tight deadlines and extra hours if needed on assignments.
• Open-minded. Able to contribute fresh ideas, and add to the ideas of others
• Willing to take risks, and can handle rejection/criticism constructively
• Always curious. Aren’t afraid of asking questions
• Motivated. Always pushing design boundaries
• Takes pride in your own personal growth and development
• Resourceful, flexible and responsive in dealing with people
• No experience is welcome as well, as long as you are willing to learn
• Animation skills are a plus

Plus points if you…

• Possess copywriting skills and able to come up with creative copy and ideas
• Have experience with project management skills
• Are hands-on and not afraid of getting your hands dirty
• Think that experimentation is a great way to approach design

Benefits

• Mentorship opportunity under an interdisciplinary team of creatives and designers