Print Designer - Russell Tobin : Job Details

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Print Designer, 3+ Months Contract role for one of our Fortune 500 clients, for Manhattan, NY (Hybrid Tue-Wed-Thurs). Apply today for immediate consideration

Position: Print Designer

Location: Manhattan, NY (Hybrid Tue-Wed-Thurs)

Duration: 3+ months, with possible extension

Pay rate: $35.00-37.00/hr on w2

JOB SUMMARY:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Senior Print Stylist for Emerging categories coordinates and executes commercially viable and brand-right color & print POV for all Swim, VSX, and Accessories in a 4-season calendar that tie back to overall concept and business strategies. Recognize and execute relevant trends and consumer needs for product designs.
• Develop and style brand-right color and print stories that tie back to seasonal concepts and fabric programs in support of brand and leadership vision and line plans, from concept through to final pass off for sampling and production.
• Partner with Concept, Design, and Raw Materials teams to build brand-right prints and novelty raw materials that work within the context of the garments and total product assortment.
• Work with CAD artists to develop print and raw material artwork per product/categories/collections including layout and scale intent, considering printability and technical limitations per fabric/product types.
• Use NedGraphics to recolor print artwork and to pitch 2+ color novelty raw materials colorways
• Create/maintain print presentation boards in Illustrator/InDesign, as well as communicate and present color and print POV to Design teams and cross-functional partners.
• Partner with cross-functional teams such as Print Technologists + Raw Materials to develop and execute print/novelty raw materials within technical limitations.
• Review print and 2+ color novelty raw material strike-offs with Print Technologists and Design teams for layout and execution.
• Create/maintain InDesign print charts throughout print development process to adoption and communicate changes to cross functional teams including Print Tech, Sampling, Raw Materials, PLM coordinators, and Design.
• Stay up to date on color and print trends via research and shopping
• Use design calendar to track towards color and print deliverables and key milestone meetings.
• Manage, inspire and develop junior talent

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion/Textile Design or equivalent experience
• 5-7+ years of Color & Print experience in a comparable retail environment, preferably in swim/sport/accessories
• Proficient in Adobe Suites and Microsoft Office
• Exceptional color and print sensibility, with an eye for fashion and detail
• Demonstrated ability to deliver commercially viable color and print stories in a fast-paced environment
• Expert knowledge of fabric printing, print techniques and repeat layouts
• Basic knowledge of NedGraphics or similar program a plus

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.