Creative Specialist I Job at Rossiter & Cummaro Enterprise in Lakeland

Creative Specialist I – Rossiter & Cummaro Enterprise

Location: Lakeland, FL

Effective Date: 5/12/25

Employment type: Hourly

Department: Rare Creative Expressions

Reports to: Digital Media Coordinator

Job Summary

The Creative Specialist will work with various apparel, garments, heat presses, embroidery machines, DTF (Direct‑to‑Film) machines, DTG (Direct‑to‑Garment) machines, laser engraving, sewing, and sublimation printing. They are responsible for operating the machines, selecting appropriate materials, creating designs based on customer needs, performing regular machine maintenance, troubleshooting problems, and resolving them.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Operate Heat Press, Embroidery and DTF Equipment
• Operate embroidery sewing machine and DTF machine to produce company logos, badges, and other uniform items for customers as requested.
• Use software (Chroma, Canva, Silhouette Studio, VividRIP, X‑Tool) to create product designs
• Convert designs from electronic formats to designated format for selected machinery
• Verify product specifications, colors, quantities, and materials
• Interpret work instructions, perform quality control checks, and troubleshoot malfunctions
• Follow all security protocols and OSHA guidelines and regulations
• Provide high‑quality work by monitoring printing processes to ensure consistent quality throughout production runs
• Load and unload substrates onto the printing equipment, ensuring placement and alignment
• Receive packages from items ordered
• Check and keep stock in machine accessories (thread, ink, apparel, film, etc.)
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Physical presence at the office on a set and predictable schedule

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• 2+ years’ proven experience operating embroidery and/or printing machines
• Experience in Chroma, Silhouette Studio, VividRIP, X‑Tool a PLUS

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and rectify problems
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of sewing
• Good customer service skills
• Knowledge of basic computers

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs
• Requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching
• Physically able to operate various machines

Seniority level: Entry level

Job function: Marketing and Sales

Industries: Health, Wellness & Fitness