Graphic Designer ( Sublimation Apparel )

Zush Sdn Bhd; Butterworth; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Zush Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks a highly creative Graphic Designer to craft sublimation jerseys for sports teams, esports, and corporate clients. You will work with sales to translate client visions into print-ready designs and coordinate with production to ensure flawless execution.

Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator, excellent time management, and a sports-oriented portfolio are essential. This role offers growth within a fully integrated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a graphic designer with a portfolio in sportswear or streetwear.
• Expert proficiency in vector-based design software (Photoshop and Illustrator).
• Excellent time management and ability to meet production deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to translate client ideas to production instructions.
• Interest or experience in sports culture (e.g., football, e-sports).

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design high-quality sublimation jerseys and apparel based on client briefs and sales input.
• Convert approved designs into print-ready production files and align artwork to garment patterns.
• Collaborate with sales to finalize proofs and coordinate with production staff for feasibility.
• Generate mockups and marketing assets for proposals, social media, and catalogs.
• Review test prints and fabrics to ensure color accuracy and logo placement match proofs.

Skills

Creativity

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Graphic Designer ( Sublimation Apparel )

We are looking for a highly creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our sportswear production team. In this role, you will be the creative engine behind our custom apparel, specializing in sublimation printed jerseys for sports teams, e-sports organizations, and corporate clients. You will work closely with our sales team to bring client visions to life and liaise directly with our in-house production staff to ensure every design is executed flawlessly from screen to garment.

Key responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design high-quality, fully customized sublimation jerseys, jackets, and other apparel based on client briefs and sales team input
• Convert approved designs into accurate, print-ready production files. Scale and arrange artwork onto digital garment patterns for various sizing grades
• Work directly with the sales department to finalize client proofs, and coordinate with the production floor (printers, cutters, and tailors) to ensure designs align with manufacturing capabilities
• Generate mockups and marketing assets for client proposals, social media, and catalog presentations
• Review test prints and final sublimated fabrics to ensure color accuracy, logo placement, and overall design integrity match the original proofs

About you

• Proven experience as a graphic designer, preferably with a portfolio showcasing sportswear, jerseys, or streetwear
• Expert proficiency in vector-based design software (Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator)
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple design queues and meet strict production deadlines and KPIs
• Strong communication skills to effectively translate client ideas and provide clear technical instructions to the production team
• Experience or strong interest in sports culture (e.g., football, e-sports)
• Familiarity with using generative AI tools to enhance workflows, generate high-resolution textures, or create stylized editorial mockups
• Performance-driven commission structure, including a direct split on applicable design fees based on KPI achievement
• Opportunities for professional growth within a fully integrated manufacturing environment