Creative Designer Trainee - 12 month internship

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for: 

• As a Creative Designer Trainee, your day-to-day tasks will consist of ideating and designing visually engaging, innovative and functional assets such as: business presentations, infographics, newsletters, illustrations, videos, animations and print and digital media content. Your ability to bring your vision and concepts to life will be celebrated. As a natural storyteller, your expertise in developing captivating presentations, videos and data visualization infographics will be highly appreciated. As you will be working in a fast paced environment, it’s extremely valuable to be able to quickly adapt to unexpected changes in priorities while continuing to answer all requests in a timely manner. As a member of the Creative Team you are expected to work well independently or collaboratively with diverse project teams, have a customer-centric mindset and be enthusiastic about design work within a corporate environment, generating new ideas, and striving for constant growth

We count on you for:

• Develop and produce compelling audio-visual graphics, corporate presentations and artwork which reflect Syensqo’s brand identity globally
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Design Team to ensure brand coherency and consistency across all creative output
• Have strong time management skills and willingness to go above and beyond to meet deadlines
• Iterate rapidly with feedback
• Proactively identify emerging design trends, and contribute to internal creative conversations

You can count on us for:

• You will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment. You will have the opportunity to work on real projects that impact our brand and reach a global audience. This internship will allow you to:
  • Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field
  • Develop a strong portfolio showcasing your creative work
  • Collaborate with a talented team of creative designers and videographers
  • Gain insights into the latest trends and technologies in creative design and video production
  • Enhance your problem-solving and project management skills
  • Our internship program is designed to foster your professional growth and development
  • During your time with us, you will participate in workshops and training sessions to enhance your technical skills and creative thinking
  • Take on challenging projects that push the boundaries of your creativity and technical abilities
  • Receive constructive feedback and performance evaluations to help you improve and grow
  • Network with industry professionals and build valuable connections for your future career
  • Explore various aspects of creative design and video production, from concept development to post-production
  • Have the opportunity to contribute your ideas and see them come to life in our projects
  • By the end of your internship, you will have gained a wealth of experience and knowledge that will prepare you for a successful career in creative design and video production

You will bring: 

• Degree (BA/Masters) in a design-related area (e.g., Graphic Design, Corporate Design, Visual Communication Design, Motion Design, Film and Animation), Masters degree preferred
• At least 1 year of professional experience in established graphic studios, branding agencies, or in-house design and branding roles
• An incredible portfolio consisting of graphic, video and digital media content
• A clear communicator - ability to express complex ideas clearly and succinctly, while collaborating closely with teams outside of the Creative group
• Must be a creative and strategic thinker
• Ability to single handedly execute creative work, independently and remotely
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe CC/CS (specifically Illustrator, Photoshop) and PowerPoint/Google Slides. Competent in other common MS Office programs
• Experience creating videos and familiarity with Adobe Premiere and After Effects is a plus
• Interest in specific areas of visual communication/media design (e.g., hand-drawn illustration skills, video editing, motion design expertise, etc)
• Experience in UI/UX design and working with web content management systems such as Drupal and mass mailing apps like Mailjet is an advantage
• Fluency in English required

You will get:

• Internship allowance
• Home Office allowance
• Lunch allowance
• Day-off on your birthday
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• All the equipment and software that you need to be properly set up
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information: 

• Hybrid working model: up to 4 days at home / week
• We will only consider applications with a CV written in English and a portfolio that highlights relevant graphic design work and audio-visual content
• We will reach out to the selected candidates advancing to the 1st stage of interviews (which consist of behavioral and portfolio analysis) followed by a 2nd interview to test your level of expertise during a 2 hours exercise at Syensqo’s Campolide Office
   

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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