TERMS OF REFERENCE

DESIGN INTERN

TASKS OF INTERN

The Design Intern will commit his/her time to ensure that all design tasks are done accordingly and in a timely manner throughout the internship period. In this role, the Design Intern will work under the guidance and mentorship of the Head of Communications. The intern will also collaborate closely with the Communications Officer and other relevant officers at the ASEAN Foundation to successfully carry out their internship responsibilities. The scope of design tasks includes:

GRAPHIC DESIGN

• Create visual materials for digital and print platforms, including social media graphics, event banners, brochures, infographics, and reports.
• Ensure all designs adhere to the ASEAN Foundation’s branding guidelines.

CREATIVE INPUT

• Collaborate with the Communications Unit to conceptualise innovative design solutions for campaigns and programmes.
• Propose fresh ideas to enhance the aesthetic appeal and user experience of communication materials.

CONTENT SUPPORT

• Design templates for presentations and other internal documents.
• Assist in creating engaging content layouts for publications and newsletters.

EVENT SUPPORT

• Design promotional materials for events, such as posters, invitations, and name tags.
• Provide on-site or virtual design support during key events, as needed.

MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION (Optional):

• Support the development of short videos or motion graphics for campaigns (if applicable).

EXPECTED OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES

GRAPHIC DESIGN

• Create eye-catching social media content like posts, stories, and infographics that reflect the ASEAN Foundation’s mission.
• Design materials for events, such as banners, posters, and name tags, while keeping everything aligned with our branding.
• Help develop templates for presentations, reports, and newsletters to make our communications more consistent and polished.

CREATIVE INPUT

• Share fresh ideas to improve the visual identity of our campaigns and initiatives.
• Join brainstorming sessions to pitch creative concepts for designs and layouts.
• Offer suggestions on how to enhance existing designs to make them even more engaging.

CONTENT SUPPORT

• Edit and touch up images and graphics for our digital and print materials.
• Work with the Communications team to create promotional materials for our programmes.
• Collaborate on visuals that bring our stories to life and complement written content.

EVENT SUPPORT

• Help design event materials like invitations, program booklets, and backdrops to ensure everything looks professional and cohesive.
• Create visuals for social media and the website to promote and celebrate our events.
• Be ready to assist with quick design edits or updates during events.

MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION (Optional)

• Assist in creating simple animations or motion graphics for social media.
• Edit short videos for promotional or recap purposes, adding a creative touch.
• Support the production of multimedia assets, like slideshows or visual presentations, to make our events and campaigns more dynamic.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

It is expected that, through this internship programme, interns could gain greater ASEAN awareness and possess a stronger ASEAN identity after finishing the internship. At the same time, interns are also expected to have better skills and knowledge in graphic design and creative thinking.

TIME FRAME

At least 12 weeks

Starting date: January 2025

REMUNERATION

The internship is voluntary and unpaid.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Currently studying or recently graduated in Graphic Design, Multimedia, Visual Arts, or a related field
• Savvy in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva (InDesign or video editing is a plus!).
• Creative, detail-oriented, and open to learning new things.
• Ability to work as part of a team and meet deadlines.
• Resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm and detail-oriented
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment
• Very good computer skills including knowledge and experience in all Microsoft Office software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc)
• Tech savvy with knowledge of social networking tools, etc., is an asset
• Demonstrate commitment to ASEAN Foundation mission, vision and values
• Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your application at https://bit.ly/AFInternship2024_B3_GD_form before 24 December, 23.59 (GMT+7)