Creative Designer

Description:
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