Textile Specialist

Textile AssistantLocation: Hybrid Manhattan, NYIndustry: Leading Women's & Intimate Wear RetailerAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Textile Assistant to join our innovative and fashion-forward team. The ideal candidate will help ensure each textile reflects our brand's signature aesthetic and aligns with our commitment to quality and creativity.Key ResponsibilitiesInnovative Print & Pattern Development: Partner with print and graphic designers to push the boundaries of textile design, ensuring strike-off approvals align with cutting-edge trends and creative vision.Fashion-Forward Execution: Work closely with regional teams and vendors to deliver high-quality prints, patterns, and graphic packages, ensuring timely strike-off approvals that reflect our brand's trend-driven aesthetic.Engage with designers and managers to refine prints, patterns, and graphics, providing expert insights on textile techniques to elevate product design.Help ensure all approvals are delivered on schedule, proactively managing any delays while maintaining a high standard of execution.Fabric Library & Archive Management: Curate an inspiring and organized fabric library for strike-offs and reference files to support ongoing trend development.Qualifications & ExperienceEducation: Bachelor's degree in Apparel Production Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.Strong understanding of Graphics manufacturing, textile, and prints.Strong understanding of Strike off approval process.Communication & Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with designers, vendors, and internal teams.Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with Centric and basic Photoshop skills preferred.

Created: 2025-02-16