Associate Specialist Color

This position is responsible for coloring embroidery orders, which includes seasonal thread color selections for products and seasonal logo positions for products. This individual will work in Embtrak, Wilcom, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other graphics software applications to ensure file setups are complete and accurate.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

• Color orders for embellished orders/product.
• Utilize a variety of software applications; such as Embtrak, Wilcom, Cricket 2.0, etc., to create new color specs for vendors, as well as color proofs as needed.
• Work with our third-party provider on outsourcing coloring requests as needed based on demand/capacity.
• Prepare documentation and upload information into vendor portal.
• Leverage daily reporting to drive communication with vendors around lead time and service metrics.
• Design order forms for sales programs to ensure correct and formatted information is submitted by sales representatives and customers.
• Work cross functionally to help drive and test process improvements embroidery programs.
• Assist team supervisor with developing and facilitating best practices and training for embroidery programs.
• Actively participates in ongoing training programs as administered by supervisors/trainers.
• Must meet standards, measurements and targets established by department manager.
• Prioritize daily workload and completes tasks independently.
• Initiates actions to address issues before negatively impacting business.
• Set daily schedule to complete all assigned tasks based on business needs.
• Perform other duties and assignments as required.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of embroidery customization process
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Wilcom and/or comparable digitization software with aptitude to learn new systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills
• Effective listening skills; able to recognize and direct both customer’s and the company’s needs.
• Basic computer and data entry skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.

Education, Work Experience, and Professional Certifications:

• High school diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience in design; embroidered goods and/or technical product experience preferred.
• Embroidery background and understanding of artwork application required.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements:

• Normal office conditions with heavy phone and computer use
• Ability to work extended hours as needed; flexible schedule to coordinate with vendors.
• Able to balance multiple projects and prioritize to meet company deadlines.
• Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials.
• Frequent travel may be required.

TaylorMade is a performance driven organization and our total rewards approach to compensation is designed to support this. We consider many factors in determining base compensation, including position scope, job related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. The expected annual base pay range for this position is $23 - $25 per hour. Additional benefits, such as health & wellness, performance bonuses, product discounts, holidays, paid time off, etc. may also be offered in accordance with our plans.

TaylorMade Golf Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.