Production Art & Digitizing Lead

Quince
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 60,000 - 75,000 annuallyFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsExperience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Mentoring","Attention to detail","Problem-solving"]

Lead the production art and digitizing workflow for a high-volume apparel operation. You will evaluate incoming artwork, digitize embroidery designs at production speed, set file specs for multiple decoration types, enforce zero-tolerance quality checkpoints, and mentor junior digitizers while coordinating with vendors to ensure on-time, error-free production of 5,000 items per day.

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Quince
Quince
2 months ago

Production Art & Digitizing Lead

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Job Summary

Lead the production art and digitizing workflow for a high-volume apparel operation. You will evaluate incoming artwork, digitize embroidery designs at production speed, set file specs for multiple decoration types, enforce zero-tolerance quality checkpoints, and mentor junior digitizers while coordinating with vendors to ensure on-time, error-free production of 5,000 items per day.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Evaluate all incoming artwork for production readiness — assess resolution, color mode, file format, specs across all 5 decoration types; reject non-conforming art with actionable feedback.
  • •Digitize & process embroidery designs at production speed — create stitch files optimized for garment/placement/machine; managing 5,000 embroidery units/day.
  • •Prepare file specs for all decoration types — color separations for heat transfer, specs for embossing/tags/print; optimize for production machinery.
  • •Enforce zero tolerance on art defects — identify & block at-risk files before production floor; track root causes and escalate to Production Lead.
  • •Mentor & train junior staff — onboard 1–2 junior digitizers/coordinators; conduct daily stand-ups during ramp; develop training for production teams.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 60,000 - 75,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of hands-on embroidery digitizing & art prep in high-volume apparel/B2B production.
  • •Expert-level digitizing software experience (Pulse, Wilcom, Hatch) — fast, clean, run-ready output without errors.
  • •Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop at production level — file optimization, color separations, print production.
  • •Experience with proven art workflows at scale.
  • •Deep embroidery machine knowledge — stitch limits, constraints, thread color, garment interactions.
Experience:5+ yearsApparelEmbroideryB2B productionHigh-volume manufacturing
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationMentoringAttention to detailProblem-solving
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PulseWilcomHatchAdobe IllustratorAdobe Photoshop

Company Brief

Quince
Quince is a direct-to-consumer brand offering affordable, high-quality apparel, home goods, and essentials—such as cashmere, basics, and home textiles—focused on transparent sourcing and value pricing for customers.
Industry: Direct to Consumer Brands
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2015
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