About Sybarite

Sybarite is a global design agency leading the ever-evolving face of benchmark retail, experiential culture and hospitality. Founded in 2002 as a boutique studio dedicated to luxury retail, Sybarite has grown into an internationally recognised design practice delivering projects ranging from master planning and architecture to interiors, branding and product design.

Our unique approach is driven by curiosity, innovation and a passion for creating extraordinary experiences. We collaborate with some of the world’s most influential brands and developers to create destinations that redefine the future of luxury.

About the Role

Sybarite is seeking a talented and highly organised Midweight Graphic Designer to join its Brand and Marketing team. Reporting to the Head of Brand, the role will support the development and delivery of compelling visual communications across brand, marketing, social media, PR, new business, digital platforms and studio initiatives.

The successful candidate will combine strong graphic design craft with conceptual thinking and some motion design expertise. They will be confident managing projects from brief through to delivery, collaborating across disciplines and producing consistently high-quality work within a fast-paced architecture and design studio.

About you

Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
5+ years’ professional graphic design experience within a creative studio, agency, architecture practice or similarly fast-paced environment.
A strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality work across print, digital and motion design.
Demonstrable professional experience using After Effects and Premiere Pro.
Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to translate ideas and information into effective visual solutions.
Experience producing presentations, publications, campaigns and digital content.
An interest in architecture, spatial design, branding and the built environment.
Experience designing content for websites and digital platforms.
Experience designing social media content.

Key Skills

Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.
Strong proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, and Figma for prototyping and UI elements.
Excellent understanding of typography, layout, composition and visual hierarchy.
Good motion design and video-editing skills.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Excellent problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to challenges.
Strong ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
Clear and professional communication skills when presenting ideas.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

REQUIREMENTS

Design & Creative Execution

Report to and work closely with the Head of Brand Image to create visual assets for marketing, PR, new business development and wider studio initiatives.
Deliver high-quality creative work across print, digital and motion formats.
Design key studio collateral, including pitch presentations, credentials, brochures, reports, event materials and branded merchandise.
Create motion graphics and short-form video content for campaigns, events, social media and the Sybarite website.
Edit and adapt video footage using Adobe Premiere Pro and develop animations and motion-led content using Adobe After Effects.
Develop and refine visual concepts that align with Sybarite’s brand identity and strategic objectives.
Translate complex architectural, spatial and strategic information into clear and engaging visual communications.
Maintain a high standard of typography, composition, layout, animation and visual storytelling across all outputs.
Prepare and optimise creative assets for different platforms, formats, aspect ratios and technical specifications.
Manage assigned projects from initial brief and concept development through to artwork production and final delivery.
Ensure internal and external deadlines are met accurately and consistently.

Creative Development & Conceptual Thinking

Interpret creative briefs and contribute thoughtful, ideas-led design solutions.
Develop moodboards, visual narratives, storyboards and concept presentations to communicate creative intent.
Present design concepts clearly and confidently.
Explain the reasoning behind creative decisions and respond constructively to feedback.
Research developments across graphic design, branding, culture and technology to inform new creative approaches.
Contribute actively to creative reviews, workshops and team discussions.

Brand & Content

Maintain a strong understanding of Sybarite’s brand identity and ensure all work follows established brand guidelines.
Support the development and evolution of brand assets, templates, case studies and visual identity documentation.
Monitor visual consistency across internal and external touchpoints.
Design and adapt content for the Sybarite website and social media platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, WeChat and Little Red Book.
Work with the Brand and Marketing team to translate campaign and editorial ideas into effective visual content.

Collaboration and Project Management

Collaborate with Brand, Marketing, New Business, and project design teams to deliver cohesive creative solutions.
Build a clear understanding of project objectives, audiences, deliverables and deadlines.
Manage several concurrent projects while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
Take ownership of assigned work while knowing when to seek direction or raise potential challenges.
Ensure all digital assets are optimised for multiple formats and platforms.
Work effectively with external collaborators and suppliers where required.
Maintain organised working files, templates and asset libraries, including OpenAsset.

WHAT WE OFFER

Sybarite offers a wide range of non-contractual additional benefits, a few of which are listed below.

The opportunity to work on globally recognised luxury retail and mixed-use developments.
Exposure to some of the most ambitious and innovative projects currently being delivered in Asia.
A collaborative, multidisciplinary design environment.
Career progression within a globally recognised design practice.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
A studio culture that values creativity, innovation, wellbeing and work-life balance.

How to apply

Please send CVs and portfolio link or PDF (maximum 50MB) , with the subject line “Midweight Graphic Designer.

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