Assistant Manager Print & Pattern

The Talbots LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career development opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Medical, dental, vision insurance & 1

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

The Talbots LLC is seeking a Print Designer to support the development and execution of seasonal prints, colors, and patterns. You will liaise with design, merchant, product development, sourcing, CAD, R&D and technical design teams to ensure brand-appropriate production-ready outputs.

You will work with global partners, interpret design inspiration, and maintain color accuracy and print quality across collections.

Qualifications

• College Degree and 0-3 years in textile/design print field.
• Ability to interpret aesthetic design inspiration into production-ready patterns.
• Technical expertise in prints, color matching and creation of color ways.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create/prepare print packages with cad artwork, repeats, and measurements.
• Maintain seasonal print chart with ready dates and print direction.
• Assist in color comments/approvals on strike-offs/bulk submits.
• Collaborate with Design, CAD and external studios to develop cohesive prints.
• Partner with Sourcing, Product Development and R&D to allocate prints to factories."
• Communicate print issues/updates to cross-functional teams and overseas partners.
• Create print boards and color cards for key concept/line meetings.
• Enter print quality and color data into the SCM system.
• Troubleshoot print development with managers and overseas partners.
• Update print quality reference books with swatches and charts.

Skills

Print design

Communication

Education

College degree

Tools

CAD

SCM system

Job description

About us

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

About the role

This position is responsible for assisting Print and Pattern Manager with the creation, development, and execution of seasonal prints, patterns and color from concept through production. The print team acts as a creative liaison between design, merchant, product development team, sourcing, CAD, R&D, and technical design teams in the creation of prints that are both brand appropriate and technically ready for production.

• Create/prepare print packages, including cad artwork /repeats /technical print information/specific measurements/ cuttings within calendar deadlines.
• Create/maintain seasonal print chart, including ready dates of sample yardage, approval status, print direction, print placement, additional information specific to print.
• Assist in making color comments /approvals on strike off /bulk submits in timely fashion for on time commits.
• Collaborate with Design team, CAD team and outside studios/artists to develop focused and cohesive prints that are brand appropriate to sit within the collection.
• Partner with Sourcing, Product Development and R&D to determine allocation of prints to specific factories/countries.
• Communicate print issues/concerns/updates to cross-functional teams and overseas partners.
• Create presentation print boards and color cards for key Concept and Line Presentation meetings.
• Responsible for entering specific print quality and color information into SCM system for cross functional teams to utilize.
• Partner with manager/overseas partners to troubleshoot specific challenges with print development/ execution.
• Update/maintain print quality reference books, with swatches, fabric detail sheets, and print quality limitations charts.

You’ll bring to the role College Degree and 0-3 years experience in (textile/ design) print field. Ability to interpret aesthetic design inspiration into production ready patterns. Technical expertise in prints, color matching and creation of color ways. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills. Excellent organizational skills and time management skills. Ability to be resourceful and troubleshoot, as well as flexible and collaborative. Ability to act as a creative liaison between design, merchant and product development team. Must be culturally aware and able to work with global partners. Ability to be a self motivator, proactive and able to take directions. Proficient in Microsoft excel, word, and outlook.

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.
• * Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Time off – paid time off & holidays*
• * The target salary range for this role is: $50,000 - $57,000*
• On-site: This position works on-site at least 4 days per week consistent with the needs of the business at our Talbots office location in New York, NY.
• *Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

Location: New York Office Position Type: Regular/Full time Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business.

The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation. KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

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