Embroidery Digitizer

Lakhany Silk Mills Private Limited

Karachi , Pakistan

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Lakhany by LSM is seeking a skilled Embroidery Digitizer to transform the design team’s artwork into precise, production-ready embroidery files. This full-time, on-site role based in Karachi involves close collaboration with designers and the production team to ensure that every motif, border, and neckline is perfectly adapted for various fabrics such as lawn, chiffon, cotton, jacquard, velvet, and winter materials. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for detail and a deep understanding of traditional South Asian embroidery styles, ensuring that the final embroidery maintains both quality and the handcrafted aesthetic.

Key Responsibilities

- Convert design artwork, including sketches, CAD, AI, and CDR files, into stitch files suitable for multi-head embroidery machines. This includes selecting appropriate stitch types, density, underlay, pull compensation, and sequencing tailored to each fabric type.
- Digitize a wide range of garment placements such as front panels, daman borders, necklines, sleeves, dupatta pallus, and all-over (jaal) motifs for both unstitched and ready-to-wear garments.
- Recreate hand-embroidery effects like chikankari, thread work, sequin, and cording in machine-friendly files that preserve the traditional handcrafted look.
- Optimize stitch counts and thread changes to minimize machine time and production costs while maintaining brand-quality standards.
- Conduct test sew-outs, review samples with the design team, and revise digitized files until final approval is obtained.
- Troubleshoot production issues such as puckering, thread breaks, gaps, and registration errors by working closely with machine operators and the production supervisor.
- Prepare detailed color sheets, thread charts, and production specifications for each design.
- Maintain an organized library of digitized designs with clear version control to support repeat orders and new seasonal collections.
- Manage multiple collections simultaneously and meet strict seasonal launch deadlines including Lawn, Eid, Festive, and Winter lines.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an embroidery digitizer, preferably within the fashion or textile industry, with a strong focus on Pakistani women’s wear.
- Proficiency in Wilcom EmbroideryStudio and/or Tajima DG/ML by Pulse software; familiarity with other digitizing platforms is advantageous.
- Practical knowledge of multi-head embroidery machines such as Tajima, Barudan, or ZSK; experience with Schiffli machines is a plus.
- Solid understanding of fabric behavior and the ability to adjust stitch density and underlay accordingly, especially for lightweight fabrics like lawn and chiffon.
- Competence in Adobe Illustrator and/or CorelDRAW for artwork preparation.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a strong appreciation for traditional South Asian motifs and embroidery techniques.
- Ability to work efficiently under seasonal deadlines and communicate effectively with both designers and production teams.
- A portfolio showcasing digitized designs and sew-out samples is required for application.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience with advanced embroidery techniques such as sequin work, cording, cutwork, appliqué, or 3D/puff embroidery.
- Familiarity with men’s kurta embroidery, including collars, plackets, and cuffs.
- A diploma or certificate in textile design, fashion design, or a related discipline is desirable.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic design and production environment, working with a variety of fabrics and embroidery styles to create high-quality, market-ready products. Candidates passionate about traditional embroidery and modern digitizing techniques are encouraged to apply.