Embroidery Lead, Digitization

University of Toronto Press•Toronto, ON

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading day-to-day garment decoration production, including mentoring and delegating tasks to Garment Decoration Clerks while maintaining department standards for quality, accuracy, and safety. The position involves operating and troubleshooting embroidery and direct-to-film transfer equipment, performing quality checks, and maintaining a clean production area. On the digitization side, the role requires creating and preparing artwork for embroidery using software like Wilcom, Photoshop, and Illustrator, selecting appropriate stitch types, density, and underlay for different fabrics and designs. Responsibilities also include running test samples, refining files based on feedback, and producing mock-ups for customer review and approvals.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree, or equivalent combination of education/experience
5 years’ production experience preferred
Experience with embroidery digitizing software and vector software including Wilcom and Adobe Creative Suite
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and Word
Ability to lift boxes weighing approximately 25 kg

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in clothing and textiles an asset
Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning is highly valued – a growth mindset.
Values matter to you. You bring your whole self to work and you live our values to be the trusted collaborator, lead with intention and ingenuity, and empower many views and voice.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Organized with strong attention to detail
Energetic; you thrive in a team environment

Responsibilities

Directs the daily production in support of the Supervisor In-house Garment Production
Mentors Garment Decoration Clerks in daily production tasks
Delegates daily production tasks to Garment Decoration Clerks
Upholds department standards for quality, accuracy, and safety as a role model for other employees
Ensure all imprint equipment is operating properly, take appropriate actions to correct any issues
Dedicated to creating a high-quality product that consistently meets product specifications
Responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy production space.
Maintains strong communication with the Supervisor of In-house Garment Production
Decorating garments using embroidery, printing or heat transfers
Performing production quality control on a regular basis
Designs a variety of artwork files in appropriate decoration formats using applicable software (Wilcom, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Determine appropriate stitch types (satin, fill, running), density, and underlay for different fabric types to prevent distortion.
Communicate with sales staff or clients regarding design feasibility and revisions.
Run test samples on embroidery machines to ensure quality,
Creates mock-ups for customers and Trademarks & Licensing approvals