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Ann Taylor embodies and celebrates the spirit, heritage, and confidence of American women leading the lives they love. Since its beginnings, Ann Taylor has been committed to providing women with everything they need to feel inspired and motivated as they navigate their multifaceted lives. Our effortlessly polished styles are thoughtfully designed to go anywhere—from the office to special occasions (and everywhere in between).

Discover a culture centered on empowering employees, with access to industry leaders and tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Ready to join us?

About the role

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.

The impact you can have

• 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.

You'll bring to the role

• 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

Benefits at KnitWell Group

• 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: $120,000-$125,000

• This position is hybrid with three days worked in our Times Square Tower office and two days worked remotely

*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.

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Location:

Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036

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 myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. 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.