[Hiring] Commerce / Merchandise Graphic Design Specialist @American Heritage Girls

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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%.

Benefits

• Pay: $25.00/hour
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development
• 403(b) retirement account
• Remote work

Company Description

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.