Embroidery Digitizer

Barron; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Barron is seeking an Embroidery Digitizer to transform artwork into production-ready embroidery files, ensuring high quality and efficient production. You will play a key role in delivering professional embroidered products that meet customer expectations and production timelines.

The role emphasizes accuracy in digitising, strict file management, and timely readiness of files for production, with a focus on quality, detail, and teamwork in a dynamic creative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in embroidery digitising and embroidery software.
• Strong understanding of embroidery production processes.
• Knowledge of stitch types, densities, underlay, compensation, and fabric considerations.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong organisational and file management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Interpret approved artwork accurately and digitise designs correctly the first time.
• Save and name all digitised files according to approved file-naming conventions and storage procedures.
• Maintain an organised, secure and easily accessible digital filing system.
• Complete all assigned digitising work in line with production schedules and deadlines.
• Ensure production-ready embroidery files are available before 16:00 on the day prior to production.

Skills

Embroidery digitising

Embroidery software

Organisation & filing

Communication & problem-solving

Tools

Embroidery software

Job description

Join Our Team as an Embroidery Digitizer!

Are you passionate about transforming artwork into high-quality embroidered products? Do you have a sharp eye for detail, strong technical skills, and a commitment to delivering excellence every time? If so, we want you to join our team as an Embroidery Digitizer.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in bringing customer designs to life while ensuring exceptional embroidery quality and production efficiency.

About the Role

As an Embroidery Digitizer, you will be responsible for converting approved artwork into production-ready embroidery files that meet the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and efficiency. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring that our customers receive professionally embroidered products that exceed expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Digitising Quality & Artwork Accuracy

• Interpret approved artwork accurately and digitise designs correctly the first time.
• Achieve the highest levels of digitising accuracy by ensuring:
  • Correct logo sizing
  • Appropriate stitch types
  • Accurate stitch directions
  • Correct stitch density
  • Proper colour sequencing
  • Compliance with production requirements
• Minimise avoidable re-digitising, errors, and unnecessary rework.
• Ensure all embroidery files are production-ready and meet internal quality standards.

File Organisation & Workstation Management

• Save and name all digitised files according to approved file-naming conventions and storage procedures.
• Maintain an organised, secure, and easily accessible digital filing system.
• Keep your workstation clean, orderly, and professional at all times.
• Protect the integrity and confidentiality of company and customer artwork files.

Production Readiness & On-Time Delivery

• Complete all assigned digitising work in line with production schedules and deadlines.
• Ensure all production-ready embroidery files are available before 16:00 on the day prior to production.
• Communicate proactively when information is missing or artwork requires clarification.
• Escalate potential delays, artwork concerns, or production risks immediately to ensure smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Experience in embroidery digitising and embroidery software.
• Strong understanding of embroidery production processes.
• Knowledge of stitch types, densities, underlay, compensation, and fabric considerations.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong organisational and file management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented and quality-driven.
• Reliable and accountable.
• Highly organised and disciplined.
• Positive team player with a proactive attitude.
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic and creative environment. Work with a team that values quality, precision, and innovation. Play a direct role in delivering products that customers love. Grow your skills in a fast-paced and rewarding industry.