Intern

AP081 Edelman Public Relations WW SB; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced designers

Regional client exposure

Job summary

Edelman is seeking a Design Intern to join the APAC DJE Studio team in Kuala Lumpur. You’ll gain hands-on experience across brand, social, presentation, digital, and campaign design projects, working with experienced designers and producers in a fast-paced agency environment.

You’ll build your design, communication, and project management skills while contributing to visual assets, learning brand consistency, and supporting production workflows on regional client briefs.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, Advertising, or a related field.
• Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Familiarity with PowerPoint and Microsoft Office is an advantage.
• Interest in social media, digital content, branding, and visual storytelling.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands on experience with the creation of visual assets across presentations, social media, digital content infographics, and marketing materials.
• Assist designers in adapting artwork across different formats and platforms.
• Help prepare files, presentations, and design materials for internal and client use.
• Conduct image research and support content sourcing where required.
• Maintain brand consistency and attention to detail across all design outputs.
• Assist with basic motion graphics, video editing, or content creation projects where applicable.
• Collaborate with Studio team members and support project coordination activities.

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Figma

Job description

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Edelman is a global integrated communications agency. We’re passionate, unconventional and driven by a desire to do the best work possible. We get results for our clients, and have the trophies to prove it. DJE Studio is Edelman’s integrated global centre of excellence for content creation and production, built to help our expert client teams deliver high‑quality content and design work with greater speed, consistency, and craft. Across APAC, the Studio operates as a regional hub‑and‑spoke model, connecting specialised talent across design, motion, video, post‑production, digital, localisation, and AI‑enabled production to support both local market needs and multi‑market regional briefs. We are in a relentless pursuit of excellence. Our team is dynamic and we’re constantly evolving but our aim remains unchanged: to make the best possible content. Who we’re looking for: We are looking for a Design Intern to join the APAC DJE Studio team. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and enthusiastic individual who is keen to gain hands‑on experience across brand, social, presentation, digital, and campaign design projects. You will work alongside experienced designers and producers, supporting the development of visual assets while building your design, communication, and project management skills in a fast‑paced agency environment.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Gain hands on experience with the creation of visual assets across presentations, social media, digital content infographics, and marketing materials.
• Assist designers in adapting artwork across different formats and platforms.
• Help prepare files, presentations, and design materials for internal and client use.
• Conduct image research and support content sourcing where required.
• Maintain brand consistency and attention to detail across all design outputs.
• Assist with basic motion graphics, video editing, or content creation projects where applicable.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas.
• Collaborate with Studio team members and support project coordination activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, Advertising, or a related field.
• Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• Familiarity with PowerPoint and Microsoft Office is an advantage.
• Interest in social media, digital content, branding, and visual storytelling.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Premiere Pro, After Effects, Figma, or AI design tools is a plus but not required.
• A portfolio showcasing academic, freelance, personal, or passion projects is preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

• Exposure to regional and international client work.
• Hands‑on experience in a professional creative studio environment.
• Mentorship from experienced designers and creative leaders.
• Opportunity to develop technical, creative, and project management skills.
• Insight into integrated communications, content creation, and production workflows.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. It started with one man’s passion to make an impact through stories… 70 years later, we are the world’s largest communications firm, which fosters an environment where people feel empowered to take the kind of bold action that makes careers, reshapes industries, and creates the unexpected. We are one global team, over 6,000 strong across 60 offices, grounded by our shared values. We promise an experience where our employees see that boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. Since Dan Edelman founded the firm in 1952, we have remained an independent, family‑run business, and our culture is one that brings understanding, collaboration, and respect to our work and to each other. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our clients, and our communities, and propel us forward as a company. At Edelman, we are in relentless pursuit of a fair and inspiring workplace that is respectful to all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust and collaboration. Each day and on each project, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel a sense of true inclusion and belonging and can bring their best to their work— taking action and shaping impactful moments and movements within our company, on behalf of our clients, and within communities around the globe. The relentless pursuit of excellence The freedom to be constantly curious The courage to do the right thing The commitment to positively impact society. We grow our people We invite and celebrate differences Our reputation is our brand We’re global, yet local We offer more than just a career – we offer a place to grow, make a meaningful impact, and help drive change alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our culture is built on trust, innovation, and inclusivity, where unique perspectives are not only welcomed, but celebrated. At Edelman, your ambitions are supported, your voice matters and your work contributes to shaping the future of communications and clients’ business.