Assistant Manager Print & Pattern

Knitwell Group • New York, NY

2d • $50,000 - $57,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
• Support for 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree