Your world is about to get much more creative. Ours too.
“Top 5 sites for keeping up with creativity and design”
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Our network aims to make the creative world a better place. It is made up of 4 online properties:
DesignTAXI is a highly-influential reference source for the creative world. Our daily-updated content reaches millions of tech-savvy tastemakers and influencers monthly and regularly appears on leading publications including New York Times, Wall Street Journal and CNN.
The Creative Finder is a global platform for creative content, collaboration and discovery. It is home to the portfolios of tens of thousands of creative professionals, and top companies use it to find and hire creative talents.
IMGembed is startup focused on impressions-based image licensing. With our proprietary technology, we give control to image creators by allowing them to track and monetize their content, while enabling blogs and websites to use images ethically for free. IMGembed supports the fair use of images, and is home to millions of images uploaded directly by creators.
The Bazaar is a global marketplace to buy and sell creative products.
More information about our openings:
- We enjoy being in 'startup' mode.
- Positions are based in Singapore.
- Degrees are impressive, but we love self-taught geniuses too.
- We don't need you to report to office everyday!
- You must really like what you do. Seriously.
UI/UX Designer
Imgembed is the new standard for fair, online image use. We give control to image creators by allowing them to track and monetize their content, while enabling blogs and websites to use images ethically for free. Imgembed supports the fair use of images, and is home to millions of images uploaded directly by creators.
Imgembed is seeking a talented User Interface / User Experience Designer to join our team, in our mission to improve the way images are being used and shared online.
You will be required to create stunning, intuitive and innovative user interfaces from broad-stroke paradigms to detailed elements. You will also develop wireframes/prototypes, information architecture, site maps for desktop, web and mobile applications. You must also be comfortable working in a small team and a startup environment.
- Understanding of UI/UX patterns to improve user experience
- HTML5, CSS3 adept
- Advanced JavaScript
- jQuery (Required)
- Experience with a MV* framework
- At least 2 years experience a must
- Position will be based in Singapore
- A degree may look good, but we like a self-taught genius too
- Passion for user experience and elegant solutions
- Prefers working in a small team, startup environment
- Self-motivated, and takes initiative in proposing new ideas
- Responsible and committed to tasks
- Attention to details
- Willingness to learn new technologies/patterns
- Able to work independently but also a team player
- Experience with Backbone.js
- Prior experience with mobile application development (Phonegap/TitaniumApp)
Junior Web Developer
Imgembed is the new standard for fair, online image use. We give control to image creators by allowing them to track and monetize their content, while enabling blogs and websites to use images ethically for free. Imgembed supports the fair use of images, and is home to millions of images uploaded directly by creators.
Imgembed is seeking a junior developer to grow our tech team, in our mission to improve the way images are being shared and used online.
You will be required to develop new web and mobile features, as well as maintain and enhance current features for the properties within our global creative network. You must also be comfortable working in a small team and a startup environment.
- Advanced PHP
- Understanding of MVC
- Experience with a PHP framework
- Intermediate MySQL and efficient Database structure
- Good knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, Javascript
- Up-to-date with latest web technologies
- Prefers working in a small team, startup environment
- Self-motivated, and takes initiative in proposing new ideas
- Responsible and committed to tasks
- Willingness to learn new technologies/patterns
- Able to work independently but also a team player
- Strong communication and personal skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- A degree may look good, but we like a self-taught genius too
- Position will be based in Singapore
- Experience with PayPal API
- Understanding of key value stores (Best is experience with Redis)
- Linux system administration
- Knowledge with Python / Node.js / Go / Scala
Writer
Named by Forbes and TIME as a top influencer within the global creative industry, DesignTAXI is looking for Singapore-based writers to grow our editorial team. Our daily content reaches millions of tech-savvy tastemakers monthly and consistently appears on leading publications including New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN and Huffington Post.
You will be required to produce daily editorial content, and source for creative editorial materials. You are also expected to conduct research to obtain factual and authentic information relating to your editorial content. You will monitor the social engagement of your content with our readers, and strive to produce the most compelling content based on readers' interests. Most importantly, you are passionate about building a career and reputation in online journalism and the digital space, and are comfortable working in a small team.
- Must have good command over the English language, strong writing skills, and basic HTML knowledge
- Must be able to use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Dreamweaver or web-design software, and basic photo-cropping software
- Minimum 2-year experience preferred
- Dedicated to producing the most compelling and engaging content for our readers
- Informed of the latest trends in design, art, technology, and pop culture
- Prefers working in a small team, startup environment
- Self-motivated, and takes initiative in proposing new ideas
- Responsible and committed to tasks
- Attention to details
- Able to work independently but also a team player
- Position will be based in Singapore
To apply, please email your CV (in PDF) together with 2 writing samples.
Editorial Assistant (Intern)
Named by Forbes and TIME as a top influencer within the global creative industry, DesignTAXI is looking for Singapore-based editorial interns to grow our editorial team. Our daily content reaches millions of tech-savvy tastemakers monthly and consistently appears on leading publications including New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN and Huffington Post.
This is an internship position, where you will be evaluated for a full-time writer position after the internship ends. You will be required to produce daily editorial content, and source for creative editorial materials. You will assist the editors with daily editorial tasks such as producing the e-newsletters and corresponding with our contributors. Most importantly, you are passionate about building a career in the creative industry, and are comfortable working in a small team.
- Must have good command over the English language, strong writing skills, and basic HTML knowledge
- Must be able to use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Dreamweaver or web-design software, and basic photo-cropping software
- Dedicated to producing the most compelling and engaging content for our readers
- Strong interest in design, art, technology, and pop culture
- Prefers working in a small team, startup environment
- Self-motivated, and takes initiative in proposing new ideas
- Responsible and committed to tasks
- Attention to details
- Able to work independently but also a team player
- No previous experience required
- Position will be based in Singapore
To apply, please email your CV (in PDF) together with 2 writing samples.
PR & Media Relations Manager
Imgembed is the new standard for fair, online image use. We give control to image creators by allowing them to track and monetize their content, while enabling blogs and websites to use images ethically for free. Imgembed supports the fair use of images, and is home to millions of images uploaded directly by creators.
We are currently seeking an energetic and self-motivated individual to join us as PR & Media Relations Manager. The person will be in charge of all our marketing and public relation duties for our online web properties.
He/she will lead and grow global sales for the products on our marketplace; build and strengthen the company's market presence in different markets; devise and roll out demand creation and brand positioning initiatives; interface with clients; as well as provide inputs to Product Development team. The person is entrepreneurial, and must be comfortable working in a small/startup environment.
- Great sense of humor, makes people smile
- Strong common sense
- LOVE arts, design, and all things creative
- Understand and manage social media and communication channels as required
- Strong media relations, widely-connected within the global technology and/or creative industry
- Independent, self-driven and resourceful
- High energy level, ability to work on and close contracts
- Very good presentation and writing report skills are essential
- Good command of English language (Knowledge of other languages a strong bonus)
- Self-motivated, and takes initiative in proposing new ideas.
- Willingness to travel, and ability to work across different timezones
- Ability to work towards tight deadlines
- Proven track record. Minimum 3 years experience in a PR or Marketing environment (in house or agency) a must
- Comfortable working in a small team, startup environment
- Position will be based in Singapore or New York
Community Manager
We are currently seeking an energetic and self-motivated individual to join us as Community Manager. He/She will be in charge for building online and offline creative communities for our online properties around the world, as well as being in charge of the social media communication for the company.
- Strong communication and relationship building skills
- Good sense of humor, makes people smile
- An influencer, widely-connected within the global technology and/or creative industry
- LOVE arts, design, and all things creative
- Hands-on experience with social media and online marketing technologies
- Good with organizing events (such as workshops, conferences, and exhibitions)
- Independent, self-driven and resourceful
- Very good presentation and writing report skills are essential
- Good command of English language (Knowledge of other languages a strong bonus)
- Self-motivated, and takes initiative in proposing new ideas
- Willingness to travel, and ability to work across different timezones
- Ability to work towards tight deadlines
- Comfortable working in a small team, startup environment
- Position will be based in Singapore or New York