Production Designer & Brand Marketing Coordinator at Green Giftz | Grand Rapids, MI | $22/hr – $28/hr

Green Giftz

Production Designer & Brand Marketing Coordinator

Grand Rapids, MI (On-site)

$22/hr – $28/hrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive production-ready artwork and brand visuals for promotional products, coordinating design execution from concept to production.

Own production-ready artwork across printing methods and vendor files.
Must-have: Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
Standout: Hands-on production environment with in-office collaboration in Grand Rapids.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Create polished promotional product virtuals/mockups for client presentations and approvals
Prepare detailed art proofs with accurate logo sizing, placement, proportion, and color usage
Build vendor-ready production files for screen print, embroidery, heat transfer, digital print, and other decoration methods
Review supplier proofs carefully for accuracy and consistency before production
Rebuild or clean up artwork/vector files as needed
Maintain organized client artwork libraries, brand standards, and production assets
Pull product templates and specifications from vendor websites
Assist with troubleshooting artwork or production concerns with suppliers and internal team members
Learn product decoration methods and understand production limitations across different substrates and materials
Help visually develop custom product concepts with overseas and domestic manufacturing partners

Requirements

Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (most important), Photoshop, and Acrobat
Ability to create production-ready vector artwork
Strong understanding of layout, proportion, typography, and visual hierarchy
Experience preparing files for print or production
Ability to work accurately and efficiently under deadlines
Strong organizational and file management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Canva, and Teams
2+ years of experience in graphic design, production art, print production, branded merchandise, apparel decoration, or a related field preferred
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or related field is a plus, but equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered

Preferred

Promotional products industry experience
Print shop, apparel decoration, sign shop, or production art experience
Experience with embroidery, screen printing, or other decoration methods
Product photography or styled content photography experience
HubSpot, Mailchimp, or email marketing platforms
E-store or Shopify-style platform experience
Pantone color matching knowledge
Product development or packaging design experience

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Health savings account (HSA)
Paid time off
Professional growth opportunities
Collaborative team environment

Green Giftz

Green Giftz is a certified Woman-Owned, high design, and sustainable branded merchandise agency with over 20+ years of experience. Founded in 1992 by Karen & Lou Scarpino, Green Giftz is on a mission to change the way the world views promotional products.

Founded in 1992

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

10 employees (4 in marketing)

www.greengiftz.com