
Ryan G
Precision Embroidery Digitizing And Vector Tracing Specialist
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Embroidery Vector & Graphic Specialist
Thread Recruitment • Parttime
Jun 2025 - Oct 2026 • 1 yr 4 mos
Handled the artistic prep work and vector digitizing pipeline for small businesses, online shop owners, and custom embroidery artists. Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments: Re-drawn low-quality raster images into high-definition vector graphics suitable for micro-stitch execution. Specialized in small text digitizing and intricate embroidery elements down to 4mm heights without losing readability. Provided customized color mapping and thread chart matching (Madera, Isacord, Gutermann) to mirror brand color guidelines perfectly.
Lead Technical Digitizer
Stitch Curtains • Freelance
Aug 2024 - Sep 2026 • 2 yrs 1 mo
Managed quality control and technical digitizing for commercial clients, corporate branding accounts, and custom patch production facilities. Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments: Optimized embroidery workflows for high-speed industrial multi-head machines, drastically reducing runtime and thread breakage during volume runs. Formulated precision settings for challenging techniques, including 3D Foam/Puff digitizing on structured caps and high-detail appliqué patches. Cleaned and preprocessed low-resolution client artwork into crisp vector formats prior to digitizing. Worked directly with brand managers and apparel decorators to conduct digital proofing and stitch testing.
Senior Embroidery Digitizer
Threadless • Freelance
Sep 2023 - Jun 2026 • 2 yrs 9 mos
Specialized in transforming complex artwork, brand logos, and custom vectors into production-ready embroidery files for commercial and boutique apparel production. Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments: Digitized over 800+ custom designs for hoodies, caps, aprons, jackets, and structured garments. Expertly adjusted stitch parameters including densities, underlay settings, pull compensation, and pathing directions to minimize thread breaks and puckering on diverse fabric types (leather, cotton, denim, performance fabrics). Mastered manual pathing techniques to ensure clean, precise stitch outs, sharp lettering, and smooth gradient shading. Delivered error-free machine files across multiple formats (DST, PES, EXP, JEF, EMB) tailored to client machine specifications.