Commerce / Merchandise Graphic Design Specialist (Part-time)

Merchandise Concept Development & Product Design

• 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.

Vendor Communication & Product Development Support

• 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.

Miscellaneous

• Adherence to Employee Handbook policies.
• Participation in weekly vision casting meetings, daily prayer, and monthly Bible studies.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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%.

• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development
• 403(b) retirement account
• Remote work