Embroidery Digitizer Required

Embroidery Dot Com is today, one of the largest embroidery manufacturers based in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. We have consistently positioned ourselves as the best and most modern production house in the embroidery industry. Due to the expansion of our state-of-the-art Design Studio, we are looking for suitably qualified Embroidery Digitisers / Decoration Specialists to join our creative team.

Primary Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required to perform, but not limited to, the following roles and responsibilities:

• Communicate with existing and prospective clients

• Must be able to clearly understand client requirements and design direction

• Re-draw or correct existing artwork received from clients viz. high-resolution vector graphic files

• Digitise / program the embroidery design in an efficient, well thought out process with lean manufacturing principles in mind.

• Liaise and communicate instructions effectively to the sampling division on the execution of designs

• Check and approve the final sample sew out, making design corrections as required

• Ensure sampling deadlines are met

• Maintain a clear and organised library of designs

• Approve 1st off production sew out as per the client’s design standard received for bulk production

• Conduct random checks during bulk production i.r.o quality, efficiencies and placement of designs

• Assist the Design Studio with ad hoc duties

Job Requirements & Experience:

• The ideal candidate must be able to work under pressure and in a high paced, speed to market environment

• A minimum of 5~10 years working experience is required for this role

• A Graphic Design qualification from a recognized institute is preferred

• Candidates must be proficient in the latest top of the range Wilcom Embroidery Studio software

• Excellent working knowledge of Graphic Design software such as CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator etc.

• Speciality decoration knowledge is advantageous

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Proficient in MS Office

• Excellent communications skills; both written and verbal

• Ability to work under pressure and within strict time constraints

Personal Attributes:

• Analytical

• Committed to work ethics and is highly organised

• Maintains a professional appearance at all times

• Provide a positive company image when dealing with clients

• Friendly disposition

• Good attendance record

• Team player

• Clear criminal record

• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours, when necessary

Top rates will be paid to the right candidate. If you have what it takes and would like to join a winning team, then we would like to hear from you!

Applicants must be able to start immediately. Email your detailed CV to: info@embroidery-sa.com.