Assistant Graphics Specialist

Honolulu Cookie Company; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Honolulu Cookie Company is seeking an Administrative & Graphic Design Assistant to support the owner with graphic design tasks and daily administrative duties. The role blends design work with office operations in a fast-paced, small business environment.

Responsibilities include creating marketing materials, organizing files, and coordinating projects across departments while upholding brand standards and ensuring timely delivery of digital and print assets.

Qualifications

• Basic graphic design experience and familiarity with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) or Google Workspace.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Graphic Design Support: assist with floor plans and mockups, create and update marketing materials, perform minor edits, ensure brand guidelines, prepare digital files, basic photo editing.

Skills

Graphic design

Organization

Time management

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

The Administrative & Graphic Design Assistant provides support to the business owner by handling basic graphic design tasks, performing general administrative duties, and assisting with day-to-day operations. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced, small business setting.

Key Responsibilities

Graphic Design Support

• Assist with floor plans and mockups for store design/planning
• Create and update simple marketing materials such as signage, visual merchandising/displays, print and digital graphics, and presentations.
• Make minor edits to existing designs, including resizing, formatting, and text/image updates
• Ensure designs follow established brand guidelines
• Prepare digital files for print, production or online/digital use as needed
• Perform basic photo editing or image cleanup for use on marketing materials or product design

Administrative Duties

• Perform general administrative tasks such as scanning, data entry, filing, and document organization
• Maintain digital and physical records
• Support basic office operations and special projects as assigned

Owner & Operations Support

• Assist the company owner with day-to-day tasks and priorities
• Help coordinate projects and follow up on action items
• Handle miscellaneous duties as needed to keep operations running smoothly
• Serve as a reliable point of support across departments or functions

Qualifications

• Basic graphic design experience and familiarity with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) or Google Workspace
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred (But Not Required)

• Prior experience in an administrative or assistant role
• Experience working in a small business or supporting an executive/owner
• Basic knowledge of print production
• Small business setting with a collaborative and hands-on approach
• Role requires flexibility and a willingness to assist where and when needed