Print & Color Assistant, Women's Apparel
The Print & Color Assistant supports the Print and Color teams by coordinating and tracking print and color development activities across multiple apparel brands. This entry-level role involves organizing artwork, maintaining color standards, communicating with overseas factories, and assisting with approvals to ensure alignment with approved color and print specifications. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and collaboration within a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
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About the Role
This is an entry-level Print & Color Assistant role supporting the print, color and textile development teams for a confidential client in the Creative & Design industry. The position focuses on coordinating print artwork, maintaining color standards, tracking development milestones and ensuring clear communication across product development, production and vendor partners.
What You’ll Do
- Organize and maintain print artwork, color standards and seasonal libraries
- Enter and update print and color data in PLM/Centric and other product systems
- Track print and color development against the Time & Action calendar
- Communicate with overseas factories and mills regarding artwork, lab dips and strike-offs
- Send artwork and production packages to vendors and follow up on approvals
- Maintain and organize lab dips, strike-offs, color standards and approval records
- Support CAD team to prepare artwork and production packages
- Track approvals and provide status updates to Product Development, Textiles and cross-functional partners
- Identify color/shade inconsistencies and help ensure submissions match approved standards
- Manage multiple brands/priorities in a fast-paced environment and keep accurate files and records
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Textiles, Textile Design or related field preferred; relevant internships/experience considered
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel preferred)
- Basic understanding of color theory, prints and textile development
- Familiarity with lab dips, strike-offs and color terminology preferred
- Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills are a plus
- PLM/Centric experience is a plus
- Detail-oriented, proactive and comfortable working cross-functionally
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Role Details
- Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Overtime Eligible)
- Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday
- Location: New York, NY (on-site)
- Compensation: $29.81 per hour (approximately $62,000 annualized base)
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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