Product Designer

Pictures Plus, CocoNene, California Closets; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Art Source, Inc. is seeking a Product Designer to translate Hawaii’s culture into fresh collections. You’ll design, mock up, and prepare artwork for production, collaborating with CocoNene and Pictures Plus to bring concepts to life in our Kapolei on-site factory.

With 2+ years of design experience, you’ll work hands-on with laser, UV, and sublimation technologies, contributing to in-store displays across the Hawaiian islands and growing with a supportive, local team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of graphic design or product design experience.
• Advanced Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign skills.
• Strong vector art and typography skills.
• A great eye for color, layout, and detail.
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects on deadline.
• A collaborative spirit and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Design new collections that celebrate island life and local culture
• See your designs in our stores across the islands
• Bring ideas that matter to a small team where everyone has an impact
• Take ownership of collections and grow with a team that trains, shares knowledge, and supports each other
• Research trends and spot new product opportunities
• Create mockups, samples, and production-ready art
• Create custom designs for business clients
• Learn our machines and materials so your designs are ready for production
• Work hands-on with laser, UV, and sublimation in our on-site factory
• Support projects across CocoNene and Pictures Plus

Skills

Graphic design experience

Typography

Vector art

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

At The Art Source, Inc. our Product Development team is where new ideas come to life. We foster an open, creative environment where you're encouraged to explore, experiment, and push boundaries. We invest in state-of-the-art machinery to make it happen. As our Product Designer, you'll create the collections from fresh concepts and artwork to finished products in our stores. You'll bring Hawaii's culture and spirit into every design, have room to explore, and grow alongside a supportive team that loves to create.

What you'll do

• Design new collections that celebrate island life and local culture
• See your designs in our stores across the islands
• Bring ideas that matter to a small team where everyone has an impact
• Take ownership of collections and grow with a team that trains, shares knowledge, and supports each other
• Research trends and spot new product opportunities
• Create mockups, samples, and production-ready art
• Create custom designs for business clients
• Learn our machines and materials so your designs are ready for production
• Work hands-on with laser, UV, and sublimation in our on-site factory
• Support projects across CocoNene and Pictures Plus

Qualifications

• 2+ years of graphic design or product design experience
• Advanced Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign skills
• Strong vector art and typography skills
• A great eye for color, layout, and detail
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects on deadline
• A collaborative spirit and clear communication

About The Art Source, Inc.

We are a local family business that has operated in Hawai‘i since 1986 and proudly employs over 160 team members. The Art Source, Inc. is the parent company of Pictures Plus, Plus Interiors, and CocoNene — three sister brands committed to local manufacturing, local artistry, and products made right here on O‘ahu.

Our factory in Kapolei creates artwork, furniture, décor, and personalized gifts for our stores across O‘ahu, Maui, and the Big Island. We measure our success by our average hourly wage and the opportunities we create for local people.
Learn more: www.theartsourceinc.com

About CocoNene

CocoNene celebrates Hawai‘i through locally made décor, gifts, and personalized products that help visitors and locals bring home a piece of the islands. To get a feel for our brand, here’s a short 4-minute video: https://youtu.be/1yIhTuckqkE

The pay range for this role is:

50,000 - 60,000 USD per year (The Art Source, Inc.)