Associate Print Designer, RTW

New York, NY

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• JOB SUMMARY

  The Associate Print Designer is responsible for executing the trends, themes, concepts, techniques and materials relevant to defining Print stories for Ready to Wear (RTW) for each season, based on direction from the Design Director.

  JOB DESCRIPTION

  RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Alongside the Design Director, responsible for driving the development of seasonal print, pattern and graphics from market research and concept through to execution for line plans and special product launches.

  • Accurately create factory ready specs including: creating repeat tiles and color separating in Photoshop/Illustrator.

  • Balance multiple seasons at once & prioritize workloads according to calendar & seasonal timeline

  • Ensure that the print charts/walls/archives/boards in working order & up to date for all teams to use as a reference

  • Work closely with PD to partner on developing the product

  • Collaborate with other key cross-functional partners throughout the design process.

  EDUCATION & PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Fashion, Textiles or Surface Pattern Design

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant related design experience; some or all specific to print & textile design

  • Must provide digital portfolio of work

  • Knowledge of technical print design development techniques and commercialization

  • Strong computer knowledge including Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Excel.

  • Experience in PLM preferred

  • Ability to hand draw and paint in various mediums

  • Strong design and conceptual skills; strong sense of style, color and taste level.

  • Strong communication and organizational skills

  CORE SKILLS

  • Adaptable – Change before you have to

    • Changes course easily – Knows when to be patient and when to push – Works well in the gray – Shows grace under pressure – Owns mistakes and learns from them – Balances multiple priorities

  • Entrepreneurial Spirit – Own it

    • Takes initiative, doesn’t wait for direction – Builds for the future – Takes personal ownership and accountability – Is resourceful in getting things done

  • Collaborative – No “I” in Tory

    • Is self-aware and open-minded – Integrates the perspectives of others – Is direct but respectful – Communicates cross functionally – Knows when to get people involved and when to make a decision – Takes an inclusive approach

  • Client & Brand Focus – Put yourself in Tory’s shoes

    • Passionate about the brand and the work – Creates a transformational client experience – Makes decisions in the best interest of the company and our customers – Focuses on internal and external customers

  • Live the Values – Being “Buddy”

    • Keeps the “Buddy Values” alive (Kindness, humility, warmth, honesty, loyalty, compassion, integrity, and passion) – It’s not just what you do, but how you do it – Contributes to a positive and productive environment

  • Functional Expertise – Know Your Stuff

    • Has the skills necessary to perform the job – Keeps current on trends, skills, and practices – Puts learning into practice

  Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

  Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

  Disability Accommodation

  Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact talent@toryburch.com.