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Graphic Designer 平面设计师 (Hybrid mode) (精通中文)

Atomic Group Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Graphic Designer is responsible for creating marketing visuals and social media content to support brand campaigns. This role involves designing various promotional materials while ensuring brand identity and design consistency across digital and print platforms.

Kuala Lumpur
MYR 3000 - 4500

Internship Multimedia Graphic Designer

SPG WELLNESS CODE SDN BHD
Internship

The Internship Multimedia Graphic Designer is responsible for creating engaging multimedia content that aligns with the company's brand identity. This role offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in a collaborative environment focused on social media and market research.

Selangor
MYR 800 - 1200

Intern, UI/UX Designer

AirAsia
Internship

The Intern, UI/UX Designer is responsible for assisting in the design and development of user-centered interfaces and interactions. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to the improvement of design processes in a dynamic work environment.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Internship Creative

Activ8 Lab
Internship

The Internship Creative is responsible for supporting the design team in creating visual assets. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with various teams while enhancing brand consistency across multiple platforms.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Internship Social Media Intern

Avante Design
Internship

The Internship Social Media Intern is responsible for implementing the social media strategy across various platforms. This role involves creating engaging content that showcases the company's luxury designer furniture products and enhances brand visibility.

Selangor
Undisclosed

CAD Product Designer

ACS Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The CAD Product Designer is responsible for creating and designing gold jewelry pieces. This role involves collaboration with the design team and production to ensure high-quality and manufacturable designs.

Kuala Lumpur
MYR 3000 - 4000

Junior Sales Designer

Arteve Studio Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Junior Sales Designer is responsible for engaging with clients to understand their design needs and preferences for commercial spaces. This role involves collaborating with project teams and subcontractors to ensure design feasibility and client satisfaction while actively seeking new business opportunities.

Selangor
MYR 3000 - 3500

Sales Design Specialist

Arteve Studio Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Sales Design Specialist is responsible for engaging with clients to understand their design needs and preferences for commercial spaces. This role involves presenting innovative design concepts and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Selangor
MYR 3000 - 3500

Graphic Designer

HiBlendr
Full-Time

The Graphic Designer is responsible for creating visual content that supports the company's brand and marketing efforts. This role involves collaborating with the Marketing team to design campaign assets, digital creatives, and product visuals that enhance brand identity and drive conversions.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Residential Designer

HOMEWORKS IDEAS SDN. BHD.
Full-Time

The Residential Designer is responsible for creating innovative and functional residential spaces that meet client needs. This role involves collaborating with clients to understand their vision and overseeing project timelines to ensure compliance with local regulations.

Selangor
MYR 3700 - 5500

Animator

Pusat Perkembangan Minda MRC Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Animator is responsible for creating engaging animations for various projects. This role involves collaboration with the design team to ensure that the animations align with the overall vision and meet client expectations.

Wp Kuala Lumpur
MYR 2500 - 3800

Graphic Designer Intern

EY Malaysia
Internship

The Graphic Designer Intern is responsible for creating high-quality branding materials and ensuring design consistency across various platforms. This role involves collaboration with multiple departments and managing various projects in a dynamic work environment.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

By SuperJobs Career Team · Updated July 2026

About Art and Design Jobs in Malaysia

Malaysia's art and design sector is a fast-growing creative economy spanning graphic design, UI/UX design, branding, illustration, animation, interior design, industrial design, and architecture. Kuala Lumpur has emerged as one of Southeast Asia's most vibrant creative cities, sustaining a large community of designers across agency, in-house, and freelance environments.

The design industry is driven by demand from advertising agencies, technology companies, e-commerce platforms, property developers, game studios, and animation houses. Key employers include local creative agencies (Ogilvy Malaysia, Leo Burnett, FCB Malaysia), tech platforms (Grab, Shopee, AirAsia), game developers (Streamline Studios, Lemon Sky Studios), and animation studios such as Les Copaque Production (creators of Upin & Ipin) and Silver Ant Studio.

The UI/UX design discipline has seen explosive growth alongside Malaysia's thriving tech and fintech ecosystem. Product designers who can bridge user research, interaction design, and business strategy are among the most in-demand creative professionals in the country. Digital-first design tools — Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and the broader Adobe Creative Cloud suite — are standard proficiency requirements across almost every design role.

Salary & Hiring Trends in Art and Design

Junior designers and fresh graduates earn RM 2,500 – RM 3,800/month. Mid-level graphic designers, UI/UX designers, and art directors earn RM 4,500 – RM 8,000/month. Senior UX designers, lead product designers, and creative directors at tech companies or top agencies earn RM 9,000 – RM 18,000/month.

UI/UX designers at technology and fintech companies command the highest design salaries in Malaysia — senior UX roles at companies like Grab, Shopee, or regional fintech firms can reach RM 15,000–25,000/month for experienced candidates. Motion designers, 3D artists, and game artists for international studios command strong freelance and full-time rates. Designers with both visual design and front-end development skills (CSS, React) are increasingly rare and command a significant premium.

Top Art and Design Roles in Malaysia

Graphic Designer

Creates visual communications for brands — print, digital, social media, packaging, and advertising materials across all industries.

UI/UX Designer

Designs intuitive digital product interfaces and user experiences for apps, websites, and SaaS platforms — one of Malaysia's fastest-growing design roles.

Creative Director / Art Director

Leads the visual and conceptual direction of brand campaigns, product identities, or publication design for agencies or in-house teams.

Motion Designer / Animator

Produces motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, and video effects for advertising, digital platforms, broadcasting, and gaming.

Interior Designer

Designs commercial and residential interiors — from concept development and space planning to material specification and project management.

Industrial Designer / Product Designer

Designs physical products — consumer electronics, packaging, furniture, and equipment — balancing aesthetics, function, and manufacturability.

How to Land an Art and Design Job in Malaysia

  1. 1

    Search SuperJobs using role keywords ("graphic designer", "UI UX designer", "art director", "motion designer") or browse the Art and Design industry page.

  2. 2

    A strong portfolio is non-negotiable. Host your work on Behance, Dribbble, or a personal website. For UI/UX roles, include case studies that articulate your research process, design decisions, and measured outcomes.

  3. 3

    Demonstrate proficiency in industry-standard tools: Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite for most roles; Blender, Cinema 4D, or Maya for 3D and animation; Sketch and Protopie for product design.

  4. 4

    Apply through SuperJobs with a concise CV and a prominent portfolio link. Many design employers shortlist candidates entirely based on portfolio quality before reviewing CVs.

  5. 5

    Prepare for design interviews that include a brief — you may be given 30–60 minutes to redesign a screen, present a design critique, or walk through your portfolio problem-solving approach in detail.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of art and design jobs are available in Malaysia?
Art and design jobs in Malaysia include graphic designer, UI designer, UX designer, product designer, art director, creative director, motion designer, animator, 2D/3D artist, illustrator, interior designer, industrial designer, brand identity designer, packaging designer, web designer, game artist, and visual merchandiser. Roles exist at advertising agencies, tech companies, e-commerce platforms, game studios, animation houses, property developers, and in-house brand teams.
What is the salary range for art and design jobs in Malaysia?
Junior designers earn RM 2,500–3,800/month. Mid-level graphic designers and UI/UX designers earn RM 4,500–8,000/month. Senior UX designers and art directors earn RM 8,000–15,000/month. Creative directors at top agencies and lead product designers at tech companies earn RM 12,000–22,000/month. Senior UX/product designers at regional tech firms (Grab, Shopee, AirAsia) can earn RM 15,000–28,000/month at staff and principal levels.
What qualifications are needed for art and design jobs in Malaysia?
Design roles typically require a diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Interaction Design, or Fine Arts. Strong portfolios often compensate for non-traditional educational backgrounds. Key institutions include The One Academy, Taylor's University, Limkokwing University, UCSI University, and UiTM. Tool proficiency is critical: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), and Sketch are industry standards.
Which companies hire the most designers in Malaysia?
Major design employers include Grab, Shopee, AirAsia, Axiata, Maxis, Astro, and all major e-commerce platforms (in-house design teams). Advertising agencies including Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, Grey, and FCB Malaysia hire large creative teams. Game and animation studios — Lemon Sky Studios, Streamline Studios, Les Copaque Production — are notable employers of illustrators and 3D artists. Property developers (Sunway, IOI, Gamuda) maintain substantial interior and architectural design teams.
How do I apply for art and design jobs on SuperJobs?
Search "designer jobs Malaysia", "UI UX designer KL", or "graphic designer Selangor" on SuperJobs. Always include a portfolio URL in your application — without a portfolio, design applications rarely advance past initial screening. Use the SuperJobs profile to link your Behance, Dribbble, or personal website. Apply directly through SuperJobs and follow up with a personalised message on LinkedIn to the hiring manager if you have not heard back within 5–7 business days.