Sr. Manager, Print & Color Production

Knitwell Group • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Print & Color Sr. Manager Serves as liaison between Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and overseas partner to ensure information flow is accurate throughout the development process. The Print & Color Sr. Manager is a self-motivated professional with deep experience in color and print production processes and a natural ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.

Requirements

• 5-7 years experience as a Computer Aided Designer and/or Textile Designer
• Bachelors or Associates Degree, or equivalent, in Design
• Strong computer skills (Illustrator, Photoshop, and Ned Graphic preferred)
• Awareness of product development from conceptualization to finished design for textiles.
• Creative and innovative design ability tailored to Ann Taylor brand and client
• Strong fashion, color and print sense
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and divisions
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Highly organized and has capacity to anticipate change
• Executes to timelines and provides timely solutions

Responsibilities

• Stay abreast of trends, new techniques and resources in print design and fabric.
• Manages deadlines: responsible for ensuring print packages are sent out, completed and on time according to PLC
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the CAD department; provide feedback and guidance to CAD Artists
• Review completed artwork packages
• Lead communication with mills to ensure accurate execution of color standards and artwork according to the original design intent
• Communicates daily with overseas offices on all print related questions/ concerns/ problems
• Responsible for coordinating all changes from Line Review and communicates to Cross-Functional Team at Line Review recap.
• Maintains print development tools, i.e. print chart and pitch sheets.
• Collaborates with Sr. Director on all print approvals
• Participates in concept review and line building recaps, in addition to line review.

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: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees