Graphic Designer (Photography and Videography) & Marketing Assistant

General Description

The Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant will be an integral part of NIVA American International School, working closely with the Head of Marketing to develop creative designs and campaigns that enhance the school's communication and branding. This role combines graphic design, photography/videography, and marketing responsibilities to support both internal and external communications across digital and print platforms.

Responsibilities

Design & Content Creation:

• Create and design marketing materials including newsletters, posters, social media content, videos, and other artwork
• Plan, shoot, and edit photos/videos during school activities and events
• Develop and coordinate the school yearbook production
• Design digital advertisements and exhibition displays
• Create and maintain branded materials following the school's style guide
• Update website content, staff photos, school menus, and monthly calendars

Marketing & Communications:

• Manage school social media accounts, including content creation and scheduling
• Plan and execute marketing activities with the Head of Marketing
• Attend education fairs and school events (including some weekends)
• Create monthly newsletters for the school community
• Collaborate with school staff to understand design briefs and storytelling requirements

Administrative & Community Support:

• Coordinate with external vendors (e.g., photo companies)
• Assist in creating ID cards for students and staff
• Support teachers with design requests (as time permits)
• Participate in shared community responsibilities (e.g., traffic supervision, school events)
• Follow Thailand's PDPA and social media regulations

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Creative Mass Communication, or related field
2. 2-5 years of practical experience
3. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
4. Strong photography and videography skills with editing capabilities
5. Expert knowledge of social media platforms and current trends
6. Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
7. Strong organizational and time management abilities
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Suite

Note: While a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Creative Mass Communication, or related field is advantageous, we value skills and experience over formal education. Candidates who can demonstrate strong capabilities in the required areas will be considered regardless of their educational background.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with drone operation and cloud-based editing
• Knowledge of pre-press processes
• Background in international or educational settings
• Storyboard creation and conceptual layout experience

Performance Expectations:

• Deliver high-quality work that meets deadlines
• Maintain strong attention to detail
• Prioritize marketing and school event needs effectively
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Show initiative in skill development and efficiency improvement
• Work collaboratively in a diverse, international environment

Personal Attributes & Attitudes:

• Proactive and self-motivated with strong initiative
• Creative mindset with an eye for innovation
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Patient and detail-oriented, especially under pressure
• Positive attitude and team-player mentality
• Professional and reliable in meeting commitments
• Open to feedback and continuous learning
• Cultural sensitivity and appreciation for diverse environments
• Calm and composed during busy periods or tight deadlines
• Strong work ethic with a service-oriented mindset
• Enthusiastic about contributing to an educational community
• Ability to maintain professionalism with all stakeholders (students, parents, staff)

Work Schedule:

Full-time position with occasional weekend responsibilities for school events and education fairs.

Career Development:

NIVA values staff growth and offers opportunities for training, skill advancement, and potential growth within the marketing and admissions team.

Skills Assessment

To assess your creative and technical abilities relevant to the Graphic Designer (Photography and Videography) position at NIVA American International School, you are required to complete the following three tasks within the specified time limits:

Task 1: On-Campus Photo Capture (20 Minutes)

Instructions:

• Take a walk around the school campus and capture a variety of photographs within 20 minutes.
• Focus on capturing scenes that reflect student life, school environment, and the spirit of NIVA.
• At the end of the session, select your five (5) best photos to present as your final selection for this task.

These photos should be usable for social media. As for photo styles, please refer to photos on our website: https://www.niva.ac.th

Task 2: School Poster Design (30 Minutes)

The brief and all necessary assets will be provided on the day of the interview. You will be asked to create a poster design for school use as part of this test.

Required submissions:

• Final poster in JPEG/PNG format (300 DPI)
• Original working file (PSD or AI)

Task 3: Social Media Post Recreation (20 Minutes)

Instructions:

• You will be provided with a poorly designed social media post.
• Recreate or edit the post improving layout, typography, readability, visual hierarchy and general aesthetics while staying true to NIVA’s branding.
• Submit the recreated post in both editable and final image formats.

Assessment Submission:

All tasks should be completed within a total of 70 minutes. Please ensure that all files are labeled clearly and submitted via the designated platform or drive.