Martket Branding is seeking an experienced, commercially minded creative professional to join our Vancouver team. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong graphic design capabilities with a proven track record of independently managing client relationships, complex projects, and revenue-generating opportunities.

Martket Branding is a design and procurement partner for branded merchandise with global reach. We combine creative design, thoughtful product curation, responsible sourcing, and technology-enabled workflows to deliver branded merchandise, custom apparel, and eCommerce programs for corporate and institutional clients.

As Design & Project Manager, you'll independently manage client accounts and branded merchandise programs from initial consultation through production, delivery, and invoicing. You'll develop creative solutions, strengthen client relationships, identify opportunities for account growth, and deliver profitable projects using commonsku, Shopify, Adobe Creative Cloud, and AI tools.

Key Responsibilities

- Independently manage branded merchandise and custom apparel projects from initial consultation through production, delivery, and invoicing
- Develop creative concepts, curate products, and oversee client presentations, production-ready artwork, decoration specifications, and proof approvals
- Manage client relationships, quotations, budgets, timelines, and deliverables while identifying opportunities for account growth
- Develop and review product costings and pricing, accounting for product costs, freight, exchange rates, tariffs, decoration charges, delivery, and target profit margins
- Lead project workflows in commonsku, including presentations, sales orders, production, and invoicing




- Lead product research, supplier sourcing, and creative recommendations based on quality, cost, sustainability, and production requirements
- Coordinate with suppliers, external decoration partners, and in-house decoration and fulfillment teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery
- Lead the development and management of Shopify stores and commonsku Shops, including product merchandising and customization
- Design visual assets for websites, social media, trend shops, client presentations, and marketing materials
- Support product photography, image editing, and other creative content development
- Manage account planning, sales forecasting, project profitability, and margin targets to support revenue growth
- Mentor junior team members and identify opportunities to improve workflows and collaboration

Qualifications

- Minimum five years of relevant experience in graphic design, creative project management, or account management, including independently managing client relationships and complex projects
- Post-secondary education in graphic design, marketing, communications, business, or a related field preferred
- Advanced proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver high-quality, accurate work under tight deadlines while independently managing multiple complex projects, client relationships,



budgets, and competing priorities
- Demonstrated experience in product costing, pricing, and margin management, with strong numerical accuracy and commercial judgment
- Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with an entrepreneurial approach to account growth
- Hands-on experience with Shopify, including store development, product management, and customization
- Strong knowledge of branded merchandise, custom apparel, and decoration methods such as embroidery, screen printing, direct-to-film (DTF), sublimation, laser engraving, pad printing, patches and labels, and cut-and-sew manufacturing strongly preferred
- Proficiency with CRM, project management, and order processing platforms; experience with commonsku strongly preferred
- Ability to leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to improve creative development, productivity, and business processes
- Valid driver's licence required; personal vehicle not required
- Ability to work in office at our Vancouver headquarters
- 9/80 work schedule, providing every second Friday off
- Two weeks of paid vacation, plus additional paid time off during our annual Christmas and New Year's office closure
- Extended health and dental benefits after three months
- Professional development opportunities, including industry tradeshows, conferences, and supplier events
- Opportunities to take ownership of client programs and contribute to business growth
- Collaborative, on-site work environment at our Vancouver headquarters, conveniently accessible by TransLink near Gilmore and Rupert SkyTrain stations

Why Martket

Martket is a Canadian company

📌 Design & Project Manager (Branded Merch & eCommerce) (Vancouver)
🏢 Martket Branding
📍 Vancouver