Digitiser – AED

We are seeking an experienced digitiser to join our dynamic team of designers based in Newlands West, Durban.

Main job function   

• Receives orders from Sales Coordinator via e-mail.
• Reads and interprets orders, following directions indicated on the order.
• Produce custom designs as specified on orders linked to defined product, decoration process and graphic concepts.
• Adheres to brand standards, licensing guidelines, garment specifications and manufacturing requirements, creating headwear decorations that will meet the customer’s requirements.
• Checks and confirms spelling on all artwork.
• Troubleshoots files and resolves digitizing art issues.
• Liaises with Sales Coordinators to refine and edit digitized files as needed.
• Manages sample orders and workflow to effectively meet all deadlines and delivery dates.
• Saves digitized files to appropriate network location and sends samples to the sample machine without delay.
• “First off” samples produced and edited (where necessary) before seal sample is created.
• Checks that the PPO stitch count and artwork stitch count matches after digitizing.
• Assists with auditing and editing digitized files from various sources as needed.
• Creates designs with correct underlay and densities for the required headwear.
• Uses knowledge of how fabric reacts to compensate for push & pull of different fabrics as necessary.

Qualifications

Diploma in Commercial Art, Graphic Design, Visual Communication

Experience/Criteria

• Extensive knowledge of digitizing software (Wilcom / ZSK)
• Well-developed knowledge and skills in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat
• Working knowledge and understanding of typography
• Ability to manage and develop multiple sample orders at any one time.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to drive and motivate performance through effective teamwork and interaction with departments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong listening, presentation and decision-making skills
• Self-starter – ability to work unsupervised, manage own time and activities.
• Solid organizational skills

Remuneration: R14 – R18,000 CTC pm (Neg)

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position.  Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks.  We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.