Senior Embroidery Digitizer

Holyheaden is known for intricate hand-guided embroidery with 700,000+ stitches per piece, we hold our digitizing to the same standard.

We're building one of the world's most unique streetwear brands and we need a world-class digitizer

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Job Title: Embroidery Digitizer (Project-Based | Long-Term)

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Location: Remote (Open to worldwide applicants - fully remote)

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Job Description:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Embroidery Digitizer to join our team on a long-term, project-based basis.

This is a remote, work-from-home opportunity, open to candidates worldwide. You will be responsible for converting artwork into high-quality embroidery files that are production-ready and optimized for different fabrics and garments.

We are a fast-growing streetwear brand focused on bold, creative storytelling through design. If you understand both technical digitizing and artistic execution, this role is for you.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Convert artwork, logos, and graphics into embroidery digitizing files

• Optimize stitch paths, density, underlays, and sequencing for production

• Select appropriate thread types, colors, and stitch techniques

• Ensure designs are production-ready for various fabrics and garments

• Edit and refine existing digitized files for quality improvement

• Maintain consistency, alignment, and stitch accuracy in all outputs

• Work closely with our design team to bring creative concepts to life

• Deliver files within deadlines while maintaining high quality standards

• Troubleshoot digitizing issues and suggest improvements

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Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an Embroidery Digitizer (2+ years preferred)

• Strong knowledge of digitizing software such as:

• Wilcom

• Pulse

• Tajima DG/ML

• Hatch (or similar)

• Deep understanding of:

• Stitch types (satin, fill, run, etc.)

• Fabric behavior and distortion

• Density, pull compensation, and underlay techniques

• Strong attention to detail and quality control

• Ability to interpret artwork and convert it into embroidery-ready formats

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects

• Good communication skills (English preferred)

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Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

• Experience working with streetwear / fashion brands

• Knowledge of embroidery machine limitations and production workflow

• Basic graphic design knowledge (Illustrator / Photoshop)

• Experience with multi-head embroidery setups

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Work Structure:

• Remote (Work from anywhere)

• Flexible working hours

• Project-based assignments

• Long-term collaboration opportunity

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Compensation:

• Paid per project / per design (based on complexity and experience)

• Long-term consistent work for the right candidate

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What We’re Looking For:

We are not looking for beginners.

We need someone who:

• Understands high-quality embroidery output

• Can deliver production-ready files without trial and error

• Has real-world experience, not just software knowledge

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Application Instructions:

To apply, please send:

1. Your portfolio (MANDATORY)

2. Sample digitized files (DST, EMB, etc.)

3. Details of software you use

4. Your experience (years + type of work)

5. Your pricing per design

Please share 2–3 embroidery digitizing samples you’ve created and explain your stitch strategy for one of them.

To apply, send your portfolio and details to: a[email protected]