Senior Graphic Designer

Cognition Learning Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognition Education in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to lead a regional team on a major curriculum development project for Solomon Islands. You will hands-on design using templates, brief the local team, and quality‑assure output before final review.

You will collaborate with our Graphic Design Lead in New Zealand and the global editing team to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of curriculum‑aligned resources, while mentoring designers across time zones.

Qualifications

• Significant graphic design experience with proven team leadership.
• Strong experience designing educational content, using Adobe InDesign.
• Experience managing large-scale projects with fast turnaround.
• Excellent written English and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and guide others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and quality-assure the work of a locally based team of graphic designers.
• Design and refine curriculum-aligned educational resources.
• Support internal and external graphic design work across other Cognition Learning Group projects beyond the core scope.
• Liaise effectively across multiple time zones to ensure seamless collaboration with international teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Educational content design

Fast-paced design

Attention to detail

Independent work

Written English

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Senior Graphic Designer

Location Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Salary- RM84,000 – RM102,000

Employment Type - One year fixed-term contract

We are seeking an experienced Senior Graphic Designer to join Cognition Education for a major curriculum development project, creating Senior Secondary educational resources for the Solomon Islands. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality learning materials that will have a lasting impact on teachers and learners, while also supporting broader initiatives across our global organization.

About the Role

In this role, you will guide and supervise a pool of experienced graphic designers based in Malaysia. Working closely with our Graphic Design Lead in New Zealand and our global editing team, you will ensure materials are designed accurately using pre-developed templates and delivered on time. You will carry out hands-on design work, brief the local team, and quality-assure their output before final review.

Key Responsibilities & Scope

• Lead and quality-assure the work of a locally based team of graphic designers.
• Design and refine curriculum-aligned educational resources.
• Support internal and external graphic design work across other Cognition Learning Group (CLG) projects beyond the core scope.
• Liaise effectively across multiple time zones to ensure seamless collaboration with international teams.

Requirements

Skills Experience

As an ideal candidate you will bring:

• Significant graphic design experience paired with proven team lead/management capabilities.
• Strong experience designing educational or curriculum-based content, specifically using Adobe InDesign.
• A track record of fast-paced, accurate design across large-scale projects.
• Excellent written English and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage tight deadlines, and guide others to do the same.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a meaningful international education initiative that makes a tangible difference in the Solomon Islands.
• Grow your leadership experience by managing a dedicated regional team.
• Secure consistent opportunities on a large-scale project, with avenues to contribute to other company projects upon completion.
• Join a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement.
• Enjoy variety, challenge, flexibility, and a supportive team environment.