At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.
L.L.Bean is currently searching for an Embroidery Digitizer, to join the Bean for Business Team located in Freeport, Maine.
Position Purpose:
In this role as Embroidery Digitizer, you will be responsible for utilizing computer software to transform customer submitted designs into stitch patterns ensuring the designs are optimized for various fabrics and can be efficiently embroidered while also meeting L.L. Bean quality standards. This role requires a detailed understanding of various embroidery techniques, strong attention to detail, creativity, knowledge of embroidery digitizing software and the functionality of embroidery machines. Self-motivation and the ability to work autonomously to meet deadlines will be critical.
Responsibilities:
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Consult with Graphic Artists to understand the desired outcome for customer's design
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Using Wilcom Embroidery Studio produce the most efficient way to stitch the customer's design
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Provide machine operators with finalized digitized designs, including specific instructions on thread colors, stitch types, and sequence of sewing
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Make necessary adjustments and corrections to the digitized design based on the results of the test sew out
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Collaborate with the production team to ensure the feasibility of designs on various fabrics
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Respond to any issues or problems with the digitizing process promptly and professionally
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Work with Q&T Coordinator to document all phases of the digitizing process for future reference, consistency in process and quality assurance
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Stay updated on product assortment, fabric types and equipment to improve work quality and efficiency
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Participates in continuous learning opportunities offered by L.L. Bean.
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Assume additional related responsibilities as requested
Business & Technical Focus
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Take responsibility for monitoring and incorporating information from department & company news screens and policies into daily work and/or awareness.
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Time management
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Show flexibility with work and schedule, manage work, and break time appropriately while adhering to scheduled start and end times.
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Demonstrate flexibility in work habits to respond to business volume fluctuations.
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Positively respond to changing business environment and technological advances.
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Take responsibility to proactively seek assistance to fully understand systems & processes.
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Show competency in supporting emerging technical skills and new/updated systems processes.
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Attendance
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Maintain satisfactory attendance, as outlined in the L.L. Bean Attendance Policy, and by adhering to B4B non-Peak and Peak staffing and time-off guidelines.
Communication
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Communicate with internal contacts (Graphic Artist, Leadership and production floor) when design limitations exist, or trends are identified
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Asks probing questions to help resolve/understand issues
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Engage in group discussions, listen actively and respectfully to others’ opinions.
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Support open communication, show respect for others, participate in workplace dialogue.
Attitude, Engagement & Safety
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Be receptive to and incorporate feedback and best practice suggestions.
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Contribute to process improvement suggestions using creative and innovative business solutions
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Be open to training; integrate learnings into daily work.
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Demonstrate collaboration and team building; accept diversity and individual points of view.
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Support and participate in safety activities; understand and implement safety and ergo recommendations.
Health and Safety Requirement: Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.
Education Level: 2-Year Associates-Degree, relative training or certification a plus
Years of Experience: 2-3 years
Skills and Qualifications:
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Proficiency, and thorough knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams) Knowledge of Wilcom Embroidery Studio
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Requires knowledge of and ability to operate embroidery machines.
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Proven work experience as an Embroidery Digitizer
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Highly creative with a good eye for detail
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Ability to interpret and implement design
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Knowledge of fabric types and appropriate digitizing techniques
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Strong communication skills and ability to work with a team
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Excellent coordination and collaboration skills
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Ability to work with various levels of management and cross-functionally.
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Able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet time-sensitive customer deadlines.
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Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.
If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you! At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote belonging.
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While its business has grown substantially, the company remains committed to the same honest principles upon which it was built – a focus on the customer, continuous product improvement and innovation, respect for people, and preservation of the natural environment. The 220,000 sq. ft. Flagship campus of stores in Freeport, Maine is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and welcomes more than three million visitors each year.
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