Ann Taylor - Retail- Manager Textile Design

Job Description:Position Overview:The Textile Design Manager embodies the company's Values & Practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships, taking pride in the company and brand, embracing diversity in all facets of the position and representing a hunger for knowledge and responsibility.Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Serves as liaison between Design, Product Development and Technical Design and Merchandising to ensure information flow is accurate throughout the development process. Develop print designs from concept to final art form Create, manipulate and color all artwork for product design (prints, plaids, stripes, appliqués, embroideries sweater knits. Develop print designs from concept to final art form Determine and execute print colorways needed. Stay abreast of trends, new techniques and resources in print design and fabric. Review completed artwork packages Participates in the creation of seasonal color palettes. Produces artwork; has an expert skill level as a CAD and textile artist (trend vision, color sense, scanning, execution of artwork etc.) Oversees department maintenance (e.g. daily upkeep of printers which can include fabric and paper printers, ordering supplies) as needed. Work with Sr director of print to develop CAD skills needed to excute design work on a timely basis Is responsible for coordinating all changes from Line Review and communicates to Cross-Functional Team at Line Review recap. Maintains specification sheets, trim sheets and pitch sheets. Participates in concept review and line building recaps, in addition to line review. People Management-Builds collaborative relationships.-Interfaces professionally and works effectively in group settings.Position Requirements: Bachelors or Associates Degree, or equivalent, in Design 5-7 years experience as a Computer Aided Designer Strong computer skills (Illustrator, Photoshop, and Ned Graphic preferred) In depth knowledge of CAD systems/software/printers preferred Awareness of product development from conceptualization to finished design for textiles. Creative and innovative design ability tailored to Ann Taylor brand and client Generates design ideas Knowledge of design specifications, i.e., draping, pattern making and CAD software 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 Ability to process general information (i.e., business meetings) and relate to big picture Proficient in Microsoft Office Application General expertise of print and textile designs, color matching and creation of colorways.Expected Travel Time: None