Retail Design Manager

Aug 02 2025
Kona Brewing Hawaii - Admin, Finance, Sales & Marketing |Kailua-Kona|Full Time, $65,000 - $75,000 / year
Job Description

Kona Brewing Hawaii is a leading craft brewery renowned for its passion for quality and commitment to creating exceptional beers. Located on the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii, our brewery emphasizes local flavors, sustainability, and community engagement. We are dedicated to providing an unforgettable experience for our visitors while showcasing the unique essence of Hawaii.

We are seeking a creative, organized, and brand driven Retail Design Manager in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii to lead the development and execution of our retail merchandise program, while also supporting pub marketing initiatives. This hybrid role blends product design, inventory and vendor management, and marketing coordination to enhance the customer experience both in-store and at our pub locations.

This postion reports to the VP of Sales and Marketing

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Support the Company’s mission, vision and values:

Do what it takes to deliver the highest quality and value possible to our customers and investors.

Challenge ourselves to grow, to change and be the best in the industry.

Act with honesty, respect and integrity, in the market and with each other.

Key Responsibilities:

* Design and develop branded merchandise collections aligned with company identity and seasonal trends
* Oversee sourcing, vendor communications, pricing, and production timelines
* Manage inventory planning, purchasing, and in-store merchandising strategy
* Collaborate with pub and retail teams to execute engaging merchandise displays and brand storytelling
* Support pub marketing initiatives, including promotions, events, and brand activations
* Coordinate with marketing to align merchandise with campaign calendars, social media, and signage
* Analyze sales data to optimize product mix and performance
* Monitor online and in-store performance, customer feedback, and analytics

 

Qualifications:

* Strong understanding of retail trends, customer behavior, and design principles

* Strong communication and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities.
* Proficient in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and inventory management systems
* Excellent project management and communications skills
* Extensive knowledge of the merchandise sold
* Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs, carrying. standing, bending and reaching  

* Requires availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays
* Occasional interisland travel

 

 

Kona Brewing Hawaii offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, rewarding work environment and growth for committed professionals.  We are an equal opportunity employer.