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Embroidery Digitizer – On-site in San Luis Obispo Jobs in San Luis Obispo, USA at Straight Down
Embroidery Digitizer | Straight Down Enterprises San Luis Obispo, CA (On-site) | Full-Time | Production / Embellishment
About Straight Down
Straight 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 Role
The 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 Do
- Digitize logos and artwork into embroidery files (DST and related formats) for apparel and headwear
- Edit and refine existing files for new placements, sizing adjustments, fabric changes, and repeat orders
- Translate artwork into clear production specs including thread colors, placement, density, underlay, and stitch direction
- Review incoming artwork for embroidery suitability and flag issues before they reach the floor
- Partner with the art team on mockups and the production team on sew-outs and quality checks
- Maintain organized, version-controlled libraries of digitized files for repeat use
- Help reduce reliance on outsourced digitizing by building strong in-house capability
- Contribute to SOPs and continuous improvement around digitizing standards and turnaround
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of hands-on embroidery digitizing experience, ideally in a production apparel or decorated apparel environment
- Strong proficiency in digitizing software such as Wilcom, Pulse, or comparable platforms
- Solid understanding of stitch types, underlay, push and pull compensation, and how fabric behavior affects stitch quality
- Experience digitizing for a variety of fabrics including performance polos, cotton, fleece, and structured caps
- Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for artwork prep
- Sharp eye for color matching, proportion, and brand consistency
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple jobs against production deadlines
- Comfortable collaborating with sales support, art, and production teams in a fast-paced environment
- Bonus: familiarity with Data Frame, Net Suite, or similar production systems
Working Conditions
- On-site role in San Luis Obispo, CA
- Seasonal volume fluctuations with deadline-driven work
Why Straight Down
You’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.
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Title: Embroidery Digitizer – On-site in San Luis Obispo
Company: Straight Down
Location: San Luis Obispo, USA
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