Sportex Apparel of Arizona, IncVerified Source

Production Artist Embroidery Operator, Adobe Illustrator & Embroidery Production

Onsite · Phoenix, Arizona
Posted August 14, 2026
full-time

Overview

Own the artwork preflight process for embroidery production at scale across multiple orders. Collaborate with the production team to ensure logos meet customer and brand guidelines before printing. Balance computer-based artwork with hands-on embroidery for accurate sewability and placement. This hybrid role demands strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn embroidery production workflows.

What You'll Do5

  • 1Lead the artwork preflight process and ensure logo compliance before production
  • 2Review logos against customer and brand guidelines and adjust artwork for embroidery viability
  • 3Maintain consistent logo quality across repeat orders and improve preflight standards
  • 4Prepare and modify customer artwork for embroidery and create or adjust embroidery files as needed
  • 5Operate commercial embroidery equipment, perform test sew-outs, and troubleshoot production issues

Requirements5

  • 1mid-level experience in production art
  • 2strong vector artwork understanding
  • 3experience with Adobe Illustrator or comparable software
  • 4ability to learn Embroidery production
  • 5excellent attention to detail with logos and typography

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationPhoenix, Arizona

Required Skills

illustratorvector graphicsembroidery productionpreflightfile preparation
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