Creative Designer at Goodmerch Supply – Honolulu, Hawaii

Creative Designer Job Description

Location: Goodmerch Supply 677 Ala Moana Blvd

Department: Design

Reports to: General Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Goodmerch Supply is a leading provider in the marketing and promotional merchandise industry. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services to our valued customers. We foster a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative workplace where every team member can thrive.

The Creative Designer is responsible for bringing client projects to life through thoughtful design, compelling mockups and presentations, and production-ready artwork. This role supports sales and marketing teams by creating presentations, custom artwork, and visual assets while ensuring all designs meet client’s brand standards and production requirements. The ideal candidate is creatively driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing design execution with cross-functional collaboration.

Design & Presentations

• Create PowerPoint presentations for CommonSku (CS) projects
• Develop high-quality mockups for client presentations
• Design custom artwork and graphics for promotional products and apparel
• Curate product selections for client projects

Artwork Production & File Management

• Create production-ready artwork, including:
  • Separate Adobe Illustrator (.ai) files by artwork location
  • Outlined text (with documentation of original text files)
  • PMS color accuracy and background color specifications
  • Correct use of templates for rush orders or special production requirements
• Place orders for vector artwork requests and digitizing

Product & Production Support

• Curate and develop products for client projects
• Assist Production with decorator correspondence (proofs, sew-outs, rush requests, etc.)
• Place digitizing requests and assist with embroidery-related artwork
• Create decorator specification sheets
• Advise on appropriate sizing and placement for apparel artwork

Tools & Software

• Utilize Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, and PowerPoint to execute designs efficiently
• Ensure all files are organized, labeled correctly, and production-ready

• Strong graphic design skills with an eye for detail and brand consistency
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (required); Photoshop, Canva, and PowerPoint preferred
• Understanding of production and print requirements for promotional products and apparel
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Clear communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally
• Organized, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Interest in trends, branding, and visual storytelling

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong graphic design skills with an eye for detail and brand consistency
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (required); Photoshop, Canva, and PowerPoint preferred
• Understanding of production and print requirements for promotional products and apparel
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Clear communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally
• Organized, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Interest in trends, branding, and visual storytelling