Embroidery Digitizer

Embroidery Digitizer | Straight Down Enterprises 📍 San Luis Obispo, CA (On-site) | Full-Time | Production / EmbellishmentAbout Straight DownStraight Down is a premium golf and lifestyle apparel brand headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California. Our embroidery team brings logos to life for resorts, country clubs, corporate partners, and major events including the US Open. We are growing our in-house art capabilities and looking for a skilled Embroidery Digitizer to join the team.About the RoleThe Embroidery Digitizer is responsible for converting client logos and artwork into high-quality, production-ready embroidery files. This role sits at the heart of our pre-production process and directly impacts stitch quality, machine efficiency, and the finished look of every garment that leaves our floor.You will work closely with our Embroidery Art & Workflow Manager, the art team, and production leadership to ensure every file is optimized for the fabric, placement, and stitch detail required. The right person takes real pride in clean stitch paths, accurate color sequencing, and logos that look as good on a polo as they do on a cap.What You'll DoDigitize logos and artwork into embroidery files (DST and related formats) for apparel and headwearEdit and refine existing files for new placements, sizing adjustments, fabric changes, and repeat ordersTranslate artwork into clear production specs including thread colors, placement, density, underlay, and stitch directionReview incoming artwork for embroidery suitability and flag issues before they reach the floorPartner with the art team on mockups and the production team on sew-outs and quality checksMaintain organized, version-controlled libraries of digitized files for repeat useHelp reduce reliance on outsourced digitizing by building strong in-house capabilityContribute to SOPs and continuous improvement around digitizing standards and turnaroundWhat We're Looking For3+ years of hands-on embroidery digitizing experience, ideally in a production apparel or decorated apparel environmentStrong proficiency in digitizing software such as Wilcom, Pulse, or comparable platformsSolid understanding of stitch types, underlay, push and pull compensation, and how fabric behavior affects stitch qualityExperience digitizing for a variety of fabrics including performance polos, cotton, fleece, and structured capsWorking knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for artwork prepSharp eye for color matching, proportion, and brand consistencyStrong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple jobs against production deadlinesComfortable collaborating with sales support, art, and production teams in a fast-paced environmentBonus: familiarity with DataFrame, NetSuite, or similar production systemsWorking ConditionsOn-site role in San Luis Obispo, CASeasonal volume fluctuations with deadline-driven workWhy Straight DownYou'll join a tight-knit team that takes craftsmanship seriously, in a company where your work shows up on the course at some of the biggest events in the sport. We invest in our people, our processes, and the tools that help our team do great work.Ready to bring great logos to life? Apply today.