Digitizer

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day digitizing activities by converting graphic designs, logos, and artwork into digital files that can be read and executed by embroidery machines
• Collaborate with the digitizing team to manage the daily workload in Job Tracker* to ensure timely and efficient processing of requests to achieve internal and external service level agreements (SLA’s) to support the business
• Process daily workload and develop assignment schedules to streamline digitizing work overflow to outsource partners
• Assist with maintaining constantly changing data bases of embroidery files for active and in-active tapes specially monitoring confidential logos, league rights, etc
• Assist with overseeing sampling and production of digitized files from production locations and third party resources and provide direction/updates to tapes as needed
• Upload vector artwork into ROAL* and maintain the art and tape information in ROAL
• Assist Global Quality with embroidery improvements for domestic and global production
• Collaborate with ROAL and Global Production Teams to address any graphic errors in regard to digitized files or ROAL output
• Coordinate New Era Hot Market designs, tape creation and ROAL’ing to support production
• Provide off hours support when needed for new tape request, clinches and at once opportunities
• Train and onboard third-party digitizing resources on New Era processes and procedures as needed
• Keep all sensitive matters confidential
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong computer skills; Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to learn and utilize new systems
• Ability to establish relationships and interact with various levels within the organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and efficiently prioritize workday to maximize productivity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• Enthusiastic, pro-active, and positive person who adapts to change and with urgency and persistence
• The ability to be innovative and creative when handling difficult business challenges
• Detail oriented with strong follow through
• Demonstrate ability to work in a collaborative team-oriented environment
• Knowledge of manufacturing and product, product integrity, production cycle timeline, and time and action calendar management
• Understand manufacturing, specifically embroidery operation procedures

Education and Experience

Travel Requirement

• The location for this position is 100% on-site in Buffalo, NY
• 0% to 5%; domestic and/or global
• The salary range for this posted position is $50,000 - $60,000 (plus bonus & benefits) and pertains to candidates located in Western New York. Actual compensation will fall within this range and is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, essential job duties and requirements, and necessary experience.
• Our casual work environment celebrates individuality and encourages employees to showcase their personal style. We pride ourselves on offering competitive compensation, a generous PTO policy, along with world-class benefits designed to promote health, financial stability, and personal growth.
• As an employee, you'll enjoy a range of perks, including paid parking, exclusive discounts on apparel and headwear, and professional development opportunities right here on-site. We can't wait for you to experience all that our dynamic workplace has to offer!
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