Digitizer

Join Our Roster as a Digitizing All-Star!

Step up to the plate and bring your A-game as a Digitizer on our championship team! If you’ve got an eye for design, precision like a Gold Glove fielder, and the ability to knock out high-quality embroidery files like a power hitter, we want you in our lineup.

Key Plays & Responsibilities:

• Scouting the Playbook – Using Wilcom Software, create embroidery files ready to be sewn onto headwear and apparel, referencing designs from the Art Department or customer orders.
• Making the Call at the Plate – Process repeat orders with pinpoint accuracy, adjusting colors and sizes to match new products being ordered.
• Positioning for the Perfect Play – Determine the best size and placement of logos depending on the type of product being embroidered.
• Team Huddle – Communicate with fellow Digitizers, Graphic Designers, Customer Service, and Production teammates to ensure orders are accurate and game-ready.
• Design Strategy – Suggest color options and logo tweaks as needed to ensure the final product is a grand slam.
• Reviewing the Playbook – Double-check order details in the computer system, making sure spelling, sizes, and numbers are error-free.
• Mastering the Craft – Learn all aspects of headwear decoration and assist the Technical Design Manager in developing new techniques to keep our team ahead of the competition.
• Pre-Game Warmup – Test digitized designs on the embroidery machine for quality and efficiency, physically reviewing samples and making necessary adjustments before sending them to the big leagues.
• Coaching the Rookies – Help train new Digitizers or Production Leads on best practices to keep our lineup strong.
• Covering the Bases – Learn and serve as a backup for the Decoration team, handling ordering, reviewing, and receiving products as needed.
• Hitting It Out of the Park – Continuously improve existing designs for better speed and quality, making adjustments as necessary.
• Extra Innings – Be ready to take on additional duties as assigned to support the team’s success.

Skills & Abilities to Keep You in the Game:

• Great Communicator & Team Player – You know how to work with the squad and keep the plays running smoothly.
• Sharp Eye for Design – Like a top-notch batter, you have a keen sense of composition and layout.
• Game Management Skills – You know how to prioritize workload and stay on top of deadlines.
• Laser Focus – Attention to detail is crucial; no strikeouts allowed!

Stats & Qualifications:

• Experience with Wilcom Digitizing Software preferred (but if you’re coachable, we’ll train you up!).
• Adobe Illustrator experience is a bonus.

Physical Requirements:

• Light physical effort required—this isn’t the major leagues, but you’ll need to stay on your toes.
• Regular standing, walking, and sitting, with hands-on work using tools and equipment.
• Must have strong vision capabilities, including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.