About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Creative & Design.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Print & Color Assistant to support print and color development across multiple apparel brands. You will help coordinate, organize, track, and document print and color work to keep development on schedule and aligned with approved standards.

• Organize and maintain print artwork, color standards and seasonal libraries
• Enter and maintain print and color information in PLM/Centric
• Track print and color development against the Time & Action calendar
• Communicate with overseas factories and mills regarding artwork, color standards, lab dips and strike‑offs
• Send artwork to factories and follow up on outstanding approvals
• Maintain and organize lab dips, strike‑offs, color standards and seasonal approval records
• Assist with print range numbers and related tracking
• Partner with the CAD team to prepare artwork and production packages
• Support Colorists and Print/CAD teams as needed
• Track color and print approvals and communicate status to Product Development, Textiles and other cross‑functional partners
• Help identify color/shade inconsistencies and ensure submissions align with approved standards
• Maintain accurate files and records across brands and seasons

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Textiles, Textile Design or related field preferred; entry‑level candidates with relevant internships or experience encouraged to apply
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Basic understanding of color theory, prints and textile development
• Familiarity with lab dips, strike‑offs and color terminology preferred
• Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop knowledge a plus
• PLM/Centric experience a plus
• Detail‑oriented, proactive and comfortable working cross‑functionally
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

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Details

Confidential Client

• Position Type: Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt (Overtime Eligible)
• Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday
• Compensation: $29.81/hour (approximately $62,000 annualized base)
• Work Location: Manhattan, NY (on‑site)

This role supports multiple brands in a fast‑paced apparel development environment and is ideal for candidates building a career in apparel print, color and textile development.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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