Description:
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.