Senior Product and Packaging Designer

MR DIY TRADING SDN BHD; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a skilled designer to drive packaging initiatives and create cohesive branding systems. The role involves collaborating with procurement and marketing teams, monitoring industry trends, and utilizing advanced design tools. Candidates should have a strong portfolio and excellent communication skills in English, with Mandarin being an added advantage.

Qualifications

• 4 - 6 years of branding and graphic design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional work in branding and packaging design.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive product packaging design initiatives and create cohesive branding systems.
• Utilize generative AI tools to enhance creativity and efficiency.
• Monitor industry trends and provide creative guidance.

Skills

Branding and graphic design

Communication

Collaboration

Task & Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Generative AI tools

Job description

MR DIY International brings high-quality, affordable products to customers worldwide, building on its proud beginnings in Malaysia. Over the years, MR DIY has grown into a trusted household name with a global footprint of more than 4,000 stores across Asia, Europe, and beyond—including key markets such as Turkey, Spain, Poland, Bangladesh, Thailand, Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, India, and Cambodia.

With a dedicated team of over 20,000 employees, MR DIY International serves more than 80 million customers annually. The company is committed to delivering exceptional value and convenience, making everyday essentials and innovative products accessible to communities everywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive product packaging design initiatives, from concept development and guideline creation to multi-SKU adaptations across diverse retail categories.
• Create cohesive branding systems for the company house brand packaging and any sub-brands. Produce high-quality graphic design, product imagery and marketing collateral.
• Partner with procurement and marketing to ensure design solutions meet strategic objectives. Utilize generative AI tools to enhance creativity and efficiency.
• Contribute to the evolution of MR D.I.Y.& packaging visual identity and design standards.
• Monitor industry trends and provide creative guidance to others as needed.

Job Requirements

• Experience: 4 - 6 years of branding and graphic design experience, ideally within a design agency or in-house retail/FMCG brand team.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional branding and packaging design work, showcasing creativity, problem-solving, and execution.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Experience with generative AI tools (e.g., Midjourney, Firefly, ChatGPT) is highly valued.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think visually and strategically, understanding how design impacts performance.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal English communication; strong collaboration skills across teams. Mandarin proficiency is a plus.
• Task & Time Management: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).