Embroidery and Digitizing Artist

You'll keep us in stitches as you help us surge into the world of digital embroidery.

That's right, we're sewing more than the seeds of optimism, and you could become our first digitizing dynamo!
We're looking for a skilled Embroidery and Digitizing Artist who can translate artwork into beautifully stitched designs and make sure our embroidery equipment runs with precision and care. Work where creativity meets craftsmanship, one stitch at a time. Like this thread? Read on.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• This hybrid role is based on-site in Hudson, New Hampshire, in our brand-new Factory, and you can see itHERE
• Candidates experienced with digitizing software like Wilcom and Pulse will be considered first. Additionally, we look for expertise in MacOS, Illustrator, Photoshop, Word and Excel. If you know how to hoop and operate multi-head embroidery machines, even better!
• We use a market-based approach to compensation and have replaced annual salary reviews with bi-annual market reviews.
• We ask some important questions during this process. It's our way of handing you the mic so you can tell us your story. Please don't miss that part and take your time to answer each question. You will be disqualified immediately if you choose not to answer the questions.
• A human will read and respond to every application and carefully consider your answers. We know that's not the norm. We save the robots for our operations team.

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YOUR OBJECTIVE

As our in-house digitizer, you bring embroidery expertise and technical skill to the Production Art team. You will meet project deadlines and produce quality products that reflect Life is Good standards and our message of optimism.

Requirements

YOUR JOB

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Convert various graphic files (e.g., vector images, logos, text) into stitch files suitable for embroidery machines
• Create and modify embroidery designs using digitizing software (e.g., Wilcom, Pulse)
• Select and specify thread colors and types for each design
• Ensure designs are optimized for machine performance and fabric type through stitch types, density, and underlay
• Possess a strong understanding of embroidery techniques, stitch types, and machine capabilities
• Maintain and organize design files for easy access and retrieval
• Collaborate with the Production team to ensure designs are produced accurately and efficiently
• Manage production timelines to meet project deadlines
• Between embroidery projects, collaborate with the Production team on other outstanding design projects
• Be available as needed for on-demand on-site work

Your Experience and Qualifications:

• You have a firm grounding in design principles and an understanding of color theory and typography
• You have used MAC OS, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Word, and Excel as intended
• You have demonstrated the foresight to future-proof systems and maximize efficiency for an entire team
• You have demonstrated the ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments

Your Personal Attributes

• You believe passionately in our mission and the "Life is Good Superpowers"
• You are comfortable working independently and as part of a team of dynamic, creative professionals
• You pay attention to details and can identify needed changes
• You create organized work and efficient workflows
• You communicate clearly, accurately, and succinctly
• You effectively articulate your thoughts and ideas
• You give and receive thoughtful and useful feedback
• You quickly and capably adapt to shifting priorities
• You accurately discern graphic art, color, size, and dimension
• You are a capable and enthusiastic problem-solver

YOU'LL KNOW YOU'RE SUCCESSFUL WHEN

• You meet your annual goals and help your team meet theirs
• You present a consistently steady and optimistic demeanor
• You are considered a cultural asset to the Life is Good team

Benefits

We're located in beautiful, scenic Hudson, New Hampshire, and have just moved to a new facility surrounded by green space. We offer an on-site gym with showers, top quality Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) plan with a match, Paid Time Off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, Good Vibes Time (we pay you to volunteer for the non-profit cause of your choice) and Family Time. And we have dogs. Through your work, you'll contribute to growing our social mission: The Playmaker Project

Life is Good is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender orientation, or expression, marital status or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal or state law.

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree