Soft Goods Digitizer/Graphic Designer

The Soft Goods Digitizer/Graphic Designer will be responsible for supporting both the Embroidery and Graphic Design departments in day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will assist the creative team with digitizing, design creation and file organization while ensuring high quality standards are met.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating the schedule and logistics for Bettinardi soft goods production after graphic designs are approved.
• Transfer approved designs to an embroidery template and have them converted to a stitch file.
• Utilize digitizing software to create and edit stitch files.
• Assist the embroidery team with the production of soft good samples and final products.
• Advise the Embroidery team with what materials/threads should be used for each design.
• Maintain an organized file structure for both graphic designs and embroidery files
• Inspect product throughout the embroidery process to ensure high quality production.
• Maintain production schedule using Microsoft Excel Embroidery Spreadsheet.
• Communicate between departments to ensure smooth processes.
• Design a wide variety of materials for print and digital media with the intent to promote the company and our products.
• Develop graphics for products, logos and websites; Support and take on design needs as necessary for putters, head covers, accessories.
• Produce cutting-edge imagery for editorial content, and a master-level understanding of design, including typography and layout.
• Participate and contribute to the product development process both with content and visual ideas.
• Maintain a fresh and engaging perspective with the desire and expertise of refreshing the promotional materials and online presence on a regular basis, while ensuring brand cohesion.
• Research current trends in the golf and design industry to provide relevant material to our target audience while maintaining our brand image.
• Share knowledge, experience and skill with other design staff; work with design counterparts to ensure continuity across initiatives, categories, and projects
• Work Closely with Marketing Director to ensure creative needs are completed in a timely manner and assist in building a content roadmap and arsenal to pull from.
• Understand and follow brand guidelines when applying on-brand design solutions to ensure the consistent look and feel for all images and graphics.
• Demonstrate ability to be resourceful, consistently demonstrate initiate and creativity in daily tasks.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with customers, vendors, community partners and colleagues.
• Employ accuracy, precision and quality in all work to represent the high quality and standards of Bettinardi Golf.
• Remain able and flexible to other duties assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design
• 2-3 years of design experience post college
• Established knowledge of digitizing software for embroidery**
• Ability to multi-task is crucial
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Time management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast paced and tight turn around environment
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)