Embroidery and Graphic Designer
Erlanger, KY, US, 41018
POSITION SUMMARY
Matthews International is now hiring an Embroidery and Graphic Designer for our Erlanger, KY Service Center.
Matthews International is a world wide leader in casket manufacturing, providing the highest quality wood, metal and cremation caskets, as well as urns and other products to our funeral home customers.
The Embroidery and Graphic Designer at Matthews International is responsible for programming and operating specialized equipment to personalize caskets with precision and care. This includes programming Large Format Color Printing machines and embroidery machines for interior panel customization.
No prior embroidery experience or Graphic Design is required, as detailed training will be provided. This role combines technical skills and creativity to deliver high-quality, meaningful products that meet customer specifications and uphold our reputation for excellence.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm.
Weekly Hours: 40 Hours a week.
Starting Pay: $19.50 hourly starting pay rate.
Matthews International offers employees full benefits starting day one which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Near site clinic, Guaranteed annual bonus, Flexible Saving Account (FSA), short and long term disability (after 90 days), life insurance, earned time off (starts accruing immediately), 401(k) retirement plan with company match and employee stock purchase plans.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work on computer using several software programs including Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft office suite, SAP, Training will be provided.
- Collaborate with Design, Sourcing, and Production on apparel development, in order to create cost effective styles.
- Make necessary adjustments to patterns based on feedback.
- Edit and develop patterns based on design specifications and technical sketches.
- Enters and follows through on all custom orders from time of entry through delivery to customers.
- Operates Embroidery machines to create customized memorial panels for casket interior.
- Will work with Fabrics, Automated embroidery machine, staple gun, glue gun and cardboard mount.
- Responsible for cutting excess trim from cardboard mount to required size.
- Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
- Previous experience with Mechanical computerized embroidery machines, or the ability to be trained.
- Computer proficiency, with the ability to be trained on a few specialized software Requirements. Ie. Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft office suite, SAP, Embroidery design software. Training will be provided.
- Creative mindset - you will be creating design decisions and recommendations.
- Strong customer service skills, you will be communicating with customers daily.
- Ability to work overtime as necessary.
PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
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Matthews Memorialization is a leader in the memorialization industry who is committed to helping customers grow their businesses and helping families move from grieving to remembrance by providing products of superior craftsmanship and revenue generating programs and services. Within this industry, our Environmental Solutions is focused on the design and manufacture of advanced combustion systems. Matthews Memorialization is a (MATW) Matthews International company.
http://matw.com/memorialization/
At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Matthews International affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Matthews International endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, Matthews International provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
