Commerce / Merchandise Graphic Design Specialist (Part-time)

American Heritage Girls; Cincinnati (OH); Hybride; USD 28 000 - 40 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off and holidays

403(b) retirement account

Résumé du poste

American Heritage Girls seeks a part-time Commerce / Merchandise Graphic Design Specialist to concept, design, and deliver branded merchandise for AHGstore. You will work with the Visual Brand Manager to translate campaigns into apparel graphics, pins, and gifts, ensuring brand alignment and production readiness.

The role requires 20 hours per week, remote or Cincinnati office participation, and collaboration during standard business hours. The pay is $25/hour with regional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Working knowledge of project management platforms such as Asana.
• Experience working with file management & collaboration platforms like SharePoint, Canva, and DAM systems (e.g., Canto).
• Strong organizational, communication, and workflow coordination skills.
• 2–4 years of professional graphic design, production design, or related experience.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with the Commerce team and Visual Brand Manager to develop merchandise concepts and product lines.
• Design branded merchandise, including apparel graphics, accessories, awards, pins, patches, and promotional items.
• Develop production-ready artwork for screen printing, embroidery, sublimation, and other methods.
• Prepare complete design packages with specs for vendor execution and production.
• Support AHGstore marketing campaigns with cohesive visuals across channels.
• Maintain brand consistency while enabling product-level creativity.

Connaissances

Adobe Creative Suite

Asana

SharePoint

Canva

DAM systems (Canto)

Print vendor portals

Formation

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or related field

Description du poste

Our world desperately requires a generation of women who know who they are and whose they are in Christ. The AHG Program is at the forefront of this urgent need, teaching girls the incredible God-given worth that lies within them. If you would like to be part of a team helping girls to live by Biblical truths and dedicated to helping girls build self-esteem and leadership skills, then AHG invites you to apply for one of our faith-based jobs.

Who We Are

The AHG Staff consists of a group of women and men who are passionate about seeing God’s best for the rising generation of girls in America. They come from different denominations but share a common Christian faith and an ardent vision for influencing culture. The AHG national headquarters is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and while some national staff members are Cincinnati-based, many dedicated employees work for the ministry via remote positions nationwide.

AHG offers a substantial benefits package that additionally includes 12 paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), retirement savings, flex time, an annual Staff Retreat, and an extensive one-week onboarding process that allows new employees to learn all facets of the organization. AHG’s stand-out benefit is the ability to have prayer interwoven into the workday. From daily group prayer to monthly Bible Study , AHG Staff have the opportunity to develop an intimate relationship with God through their work.

Please prayerfully consider whether your skills and calling might be a match for any of the opportunities below.

Position:Commerce / Merchandise Graphic Design Specialist (Part-time)

Location: Remote

Commerce / Merchandise Graphic Design Specialist

American Heritage Girls

Department

Marketing & Communication

Reports To

Visual Brand Manager

Status

Part-Time (all hours must be worked M-F, between 9am-5pmET)

FLSA Status

Hourly, Non-Exempt

Location

AHG National Office, Cincinnati, OH, and/or Remote

Travel Required

Yes, regionally and/or nationally, less than 25%

Works With

AHG Staff, Contractors, and Vendors

None

$25.00/hour

(up to 20 hours/week)

About Us

American Heritage Girls is a Christ-centered character and leadership development program for girls 5 to 18 years of age. AHG is dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country.

Position Summary

Exhibits Christ-like servant leadership while serving as a dedicated creative contributor responsible for concepting, designing, and executing branded merchandise for AHGstore, including apparel, accessories, awards, pins, patches, and promotional product collections. This role partners closely with the Visual Brand Manager and AHGstore team to develop merchandise concepts that reflect AHG’s Mission, resonate with audience needs, and align with broader brand and campaign strategy. This role is responsible for translating trend insights, marketplace awareness, and brand direction into compelling, production-ready merchandise designs that elevate product appeal, strengthen brand consistency and improve overall audience engagement and sell-through. This role owns creative development through vendor-ready artwork, including illustration, layout, and product concept execution. This is a part‑time position (approximately 20 hours per week). All hours must be worked during AHG's standard business hours, Monday through Friday, (9:00am-5:00pmET) to ensure availability for collaboration with Staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Commerce team and Visual Brand Manager to develop merchandise concepts, seasonal collections, and product lines aligned with AHG campaigns, events, and ministry initiatives.
• Develop creative design briefs that translate campaign objectives, audience insights, and product requirements into actionable merchandise concepts.
• Participate in merchandise selection and collection review meetings, providing design recommendations and final creative input regarding product assortment and collection cohesion.
• Collaborate with the Product Development Specialist to develop and present seasonal trend reports, marketplace observations, and design inspiration to support merchandise planning and product development decisions.
• Design branded merchandise, including apparel graphics, accessories, awards, pins, patches, promotional products, and specialty product collections.
• Translate audience insights, trend research, and brand strategy into compelling product design concepts.
• Develop original illustration, iconography, and graphic systems for merchandise applications.
• Ensure all designs maintain consistency with AHG brand standards while allowing for appropriate product-level creativity.
• Maintain awareness through consultation with the Product Development Specialist of AHGstore assortment planning, product performance, audience needs, and seasonal demand trends to support informed design decisions.

Production Design & Technical Preparation

• Create production-ready artwork for screen printing, embroidery, sublimation, engraving, and other apparel and merchandise production methods.
• Develop technical design files including print placements, color separations, garment specifications, and vendor‑ready artwork.
• Prepare complete design packages for vendor execution, including specifications for apparel blanks, materials, and production methods.
• Collaborate with the Visual Brands team when needed for production design support, file formatting, or high‑volume production periods.
• Ensure all creative deliverables meet vendor technical requirements and production feasibility standards.
• Provide graphic design consultation related to product development as requested by theProduct Development Specialist
  • Respond to vendor requests that support accurate execution of merchandise designs, including clarification of artwork intent, visual specifications, and design requirements as needed.
  • Provide creative consultation regarding vendor capabilities, material selection, production methods, and overall product execution to support quality, brand alignment, and cost‑effective outcomes.
  • Review product samples, proofs, and pre‑production materials for design accuracy, visual quality, and brand alignment, providing feedback and approval from a design perspective to the Commerce team.
• Provide final design review for artwork accuracy and brand integrity prior to production release, in partnership with AHGstore operational approval processes.

AHGstore Marketing & Campaign Support Design

• Contribute creative concepts and visual direction recommendations for merchandise marketing campaigns, product launches, and promotional initiatives.
• Design supporting visual assets for AHGstore campaigns, product launches, and seasonal promotions, including digital and print marketing graphics.
• Create promotional assets such as email graphics, website banners, homepage feature graphics, collection launch visuals, and product highlight creatives.
• Develop cohesive visual systems for merchandise launches that connect product storytelling with AHG’s broader brand and campaign strategy.
• Collaborate with AHGstore stakeholders and Marketing teams to ensure merchandise promotions are visually aligned, timely, and consistent across digital storefront and marketing channels.
• Support the translation of merchandise collections into compelling visual marketing presentations that enhance product visibility and audience engagement.
• Partner with the Visual Brand team as needed to ensure production‑ready formatting and asset delivery for digital and email deployment.
• Adherence to Employee Handbook policies.
• Participation in weekly vision casting meetings, daily prayer, and monthly Bible studies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Faith & Ministry Requirements

• Passion for serving God in the AHG Ministry.
• Agreement with the AHG Statement of Faith and Staff Commitment to AHG Ministry Values.
• Must exhibit and maintain a strong relationship with Christ and a positive faith attitude.
• Works toward and champions a healthy Staff culture.

Required

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Working knowledge of project management platforms such as Asana.
• Experience working within file management and collaboration platforms such as SharePoint, Canva, DAM systems like Canto, and print vendor portals.
• Strong organizational, communication, and workflow coordination skills.

Preferred

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, marketing, or related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of professional experience in graphic design, production design, creative operations, product/apparel design, or project coordination preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High attention to technical detail and production accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities while maintaining project visibility and operational clarity.
• Strong understanding of print production standards, file preparation, and quality assurance processes.

Youth Safety & Screening Requirements

• Must be able to meet the requirements of Adult Membership and maintain an active Adult Membership in AHG at all times during employment.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and checks prior to start and periodically thereafter.
• Completion of required child protection and abuse‑prevention training within 7 days of hire.
• Adherence to all organizational policies on appropriate interactions with youth.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to, on occasion, walk long distances and/or stand for long periods of time and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk or working at a computer.
• Travel regionally and/or nationally, less than 25%.

Pay: $25.00/hour

• Paid time off and holidays
• 403(b) retirement account

American Heritage Girls is a Christian ministry. All staff are expected to affirm the AHG Statement of Faith and the Staff Commitment to AHG Ministry Values. This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and may be revised at any time. It does not constitute an employment contract.