Textile Graphics Coordinator
16 hours ago
Manhattan
A leading global fashion organization is seeking an Associate Textile Technologist to support its Graphic and Product Design teams during a high-volume seasonal calendar. This role functions as a junior coordinator, partnering closely with Stylists, Designers, Merchants, Graphic Technologists, regional offices, and overseas vendors to ensure print and graphic execution aligns with design intent and production timelines. The Associate Textile Technologist will play a critical role in translating creative direction into technically sound, factory-ready specifications while maintaining strict adherence to milestone deadlines. Key Responsibilities • Partner with Stylists and Design teams to execute prints, patterns, and engineered graphics in alignment with seasonal design intent., • Coordinate strike-offs, handlooms, knit-downs, and graphic submits in preparation for milestone meetings., • Review print and graphic submissions with cross-functional teams; provide feedback in partnership with leadership to ensure timely approvals., • Track all print, pattern, and graphic developments within PLM/Centric systems, ensuring accurate seasonal documentation., • Monitor seasonal calendar deadlines and ensure all approvals are secured by drop-dead dates; escalate risks and provide solutions proactively., • Communicate technical requirements to overseas factories, including artwork repeats, layouts, machine limitations, and fabric specifications., • Detail graphic packages and spec packs clearly to ensure accurate execution at the vendor level., • Support development of inline seasonal graphics, chase additions, and collaboration projects., • Maintain organized fabric libraries for strike-offs and reference files., • Partner cross-functionally to mitigate risks related to delivery, costing, and quality., • Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Production, Textile Technology, Graphic Design, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)., • 2–5 years of experience in print/pattern development, graphic product development, textile sourcing, or apparel production., • Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (required)., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and PLM/Centric systems., • Experience approving color, layout, and strike-offs., • Knowledge of artwork repeats, fabric content, printing machinery, and basic QA testing., • Working knowledge of printing processes, yarn dyes, garment washing/dyeing, and fabric finishing., • Experience supporting overseas factories and tracking product readiness., • Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills., • Ability to manage multiple product seasons simultaneously within tight calendar deadlines., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Apparel graphic design experience., • Product development exposure within the fashion industry., • Demonstrated experience working with apparel graphics and surface techniques., • Hands-on product development experience., • Proven ability to manage multiple seasons and collaboration projects concurrently., • Clear examples of communicating technical artwork specifications to overseas factories.