Creative Designer Job at Goodmerch Supply in Honolulu

Creative Designer Job Description
Position: Creative Designer

Location:

Goodmerch Supply 677 Ala Moana Blvd

Department:

Design

Reports to:

General Manager

Employment Type:

Full-time
About Us

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.
Job Summary

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.
Key Responsibilities

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
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
Requirements

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