Difference Engine Pte. Ltd. – Design Intern (Local Internship)

As a design intern with Difference Engine, you will be part of a small and dynamic comics publishing team. Your main responsibilities will be to assist our marketing and design teams to conceptualise and create print and digital/interactive collateral to supplement our publicity efforts. You will also learn how professional editors and designers work with creators on comic and graphic novel projects, and observe first-hand how books are developed, designed, and published. When needed, you will be asked to assist with our events at bookstores, literary festivals and comic conventions. We value self-starters who are keen to contribute, open to learning (including new software and processes) and figuring out different ways to solve problems.

Required:

• Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite specifically Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Some experience with PremierePro and AfterEffects

• Experience and interest in graphic design with a keen eye for creating clear and engaging content for print and web

• Able to communicate ideas effectively using a variety of methodology such as colour, typography, imagery, and layout

• Savvy with social media and blogging platforms

• Creative, analytical, and able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously

• Able to work after regular office hours and on weekends for book events and launches when needed

Bonus:

• Video editing, animation skills, photography, and HTML

• Strong interest in reading and storytelling (books and comics; print and digital)

• Keen interest or experience in publishing

• Enjoys reading Sing Lit or Southeast Asian literature

What We Promise You:

• Room to grow and learn: We’re invested in helping you reach your personal and professional goals.

• A commitment to your overall well-being: We believe in work-life balance and are committed to ensuring our staff maintain good mental and physical health.

• A creative and fun working environment. We love experimenting and trying new things! We have regular book club meetings and gaming days.

• Diverse culture: We expand each other's work and life experiences through interactions and activities shared with a larger group of co-workers within the holdings group company, Potato Productions

• Flexible work arrangement: We’re able to collaborate remotely but we have a cool office space where we meet to facilitate discussions and in-person meetings. If you need a desk there, you’ll have it.