Textile Technologist
Brand: Victoria's Secret
Location: New York, NY, US
Location Type: Hybrid
Job Area: Design
Employment type: Full-time
Job ID: 0476D
· Partner with Sr. Textile Technologist to ensure cross functional communication is appropriate and timely to avoid delivery, price or quality issues.
· Ensure all prints, patterns, graphic packages/artwork are valid and viable for each region and vendor. Develop graphics according to seasonal sourcing strategy provided by Graphic partners.
· The Textile Technologist will work on color and prints with suppliers. This role will focus on color and layout to meet design intent. This role submits prints to suppliers and track on strike offs status. Also act as a coordinator with Print/Graphic Designers, regional offices and printers to execute the patterns and meet milestone deadlines. Ensures colors match color standards.
· Partner with Sr. Textile Technologist to ensure cross functional communication is appropriate and timely to avoid delivery, price or quality issues.
· Ensure all prints, patterns, graphic packages/artwork are valid and viable for each region and vendor. Develop graphics according to seasonal sourcing strategy provided by Graphic partners.
· Partner with Print/Graphic Designers and product Design teams to review print, pattern, graphics submits and provide comments on correction with managers guidelines.
· Ensure all prints, engineered graphics, and pattern placements are reviewed and approved in a timely manner.
· Explore printing methods and costing options for print, pattern and graphics while preserving design aesthetic with Sr textile technologist supports.
· Follow all print, pattern and graphics are captured and tracked via seasonal Centric tracking chart as main communication tool with global partners.
· Ensure all print, pattern, and graphic approvals are made on time. If deadline cannot be achieved, manage expectations of cross functional partners in advance so alternate arrangements can be made with manager’s support.
· Follow up with Print/Graphic Designers, CAD artists and vendors for the printing techniques and limitations based on repeat, special layout for the raw materials and machine limitations.
· Support getting final alignment for special strike offs approval for the prints/graphics.
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Minimum Salary : $76,100.00
Maximum Salary : $99,855.00
VS&Co provides an estimated range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual compensation will be determined by a number of relevant factors, including but not limited to your specific skills, experience, & geographic location.
· Bachelor’s Degree (preferably with a concentration in apparel production management) or equivalent experience.
· Min 5 years’ experience in print pattern and graphic product development and sourcing.
· Domestic/International travel as required.
· Knowledge of repeat of artwork, fabric content and printing machine type and basic testing for QA.
· Knowledge of printing, yarn dyes, and graphic manufacturing.
· Knowledge of garment washing, garment dyeing and fabric finishing.
· Working knowledge of printing process (understanding how print pattern and graphic development impacts the product development process through commercialization and applies knowledge to ensure business objectives are achieved).
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
· Excellent organizational skills.
· Strong computer skills – Excel, Word, Outlook, Centric and basic skills for Photoshop.
· Self-starter with ability to self-manage, and work in a team environment.
Proactive to find solution and detail oriented.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance
An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
