Production Assistant

About us

Ann Taylor embodies and celebrates the spirit, heritage, and confidence of American women leading the lives they love. Since its beginnings, Ann Taylor has been committed to providing women with everything they need to feel inspired and motivated as they navigate their multifaceted lives. Our effortlessly polished styles are thoughtfully designed to go anywhere—from the office to special occasions (and everywhere in between).Discover a culture centered on empowering employees, with access to industry leaders and tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Ready to join us?

About the role
 

The ideal Production Assistant for Print and Color is a fast learner, self-driven individual who is passionate about color and the technicalities of the printing process. They will assist the Print & Color Manager with developing seasonal palettes and communicating with suppliers to ensure that both color and print are executed in accordance with original intent. They must have a keen eye for detail and outstanding organization skills.

This is an entry level job for someone looking to start their career in Production!

The impact you can have
 

Color Development Responsibilities:

• Assess lab dips and communicate color comments to our fabric mills
• Match seasonal inspiration to Pantone numbers and other corporate color standards 
• Match color for printer using Ned Graphics software
• Name and number all new color standards 
• Upload seasonal colors into corporate PLM system 
• Make physical palettes as well as digital palettes
• Responsible for updating shared documents with recent changes in palettes 
• Order ribbons for palettes and build boards for presentation
• Keep color library clean and replenished
• Ensure that art has correct color info before going into production
• Organize and file back inspirational swatches after the conclusion of each season 

Print Production Responsibilities:

• Assess strike offs and communicate color and printing comments to our fabric mills
• Attend weekly CFT meetings to align with cross-functional partners on print development needs
• Prepare and submit art and color packages via email, web upload and shipping
• Maintain a current and organized print chart with details and status of all developments
• Upload seasonal pattern jpegs into corporate PLM system 
• Communicate daily with overseas suppliers, cross-functional teams and mills on execution of print color/layout/technique
• Execute tasks in accordance with calendar milestones and provide timely/creative solutions for urgent issues
• Keep workload organized and moving forward as milestones for multiple seasons occur simultaneously
• Maintain print development archives (storing sample yardage, archiving binders of approvals)

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Superior score on Farnsworth-Munsell color test
• 1-2 years of experience in product development or related field
• Highly organized - must have the ability to keep information organized and up-to-date in a fast paced environment
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and divisions
• Knowledge of print methods and process, repeat sizes and general fabric limitations are a plus but not required
• General expertise of fabric constructions/fibers and how each takes print is a plus but not required

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.  
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities. *  
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)* 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*
• The target salary range for this role is: $53,000 - $54,000*
• Hybrid:  This position works in a hybrid model, with required days worked in the Ann Taylor office location in New York, NY as defined by business needs.

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

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Location:

Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [email protected]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.