Asst. Textile Designer (Hybrid)

The Assistant Textile Designer is responsible for the design, development and execution of artwork designs for specific categories that achieve Belk's Private Brand objectives, and overall product strategy. The Assistant Textile Designer manages all aspects of the print and graphic design to maintain brand consistency, and to ensure development and production of timely seasonal assortments that are relevant to the brand[s] position and target customer. Research and develop seasonal trends and ensure that designs meet merchant line plans, assortment strategies, price points, and overall creative vision.

Assistant Textile Designers have ownership of the artwork, libraries, and projects to achieve Belk goals in accordance with company policy and practices and to ensure quality, aesthetics, and timely delivery of products to market.Create original artwork for new private brand styles as well as specific product category of responsibility. Create print assortments for product development and meeting needs.Create original artwork (prints, embroideries, appliques, and other graphics) in Adobe suite and/or Kaledo for Private Brands linesCreate all artwork in full repeat and clean via Adobe and/or Kaledo.Approves Strike offs and production for specific category of responsibility.Collaborate with Textile Designer, Apparel Design, Sourcing, and Vendors to achieve product execution and maintain design integrityManages the print and pattern vision for a specific product category or brand[s].Strong art/color sense and ability to translate merchant/market input into highly sell-able productCreate and inspires ideas/ new concepts outside the current assortment[s]Support the creation of trend boards, presentation boards, and compelling product assortmentsResearches domestic markets for color/print/fabric trends each seasonCreate color and print multipliers, making a cohesive collection for presentation boards & the fully assorted line.Be able to work on multiple brands and age ranges, from design to product developmentIdentifies opportunities for process improvement and implement improvementsDevelops and maintains relationships with the Design, Merchandising teams, Sourcing, Tech Design, Marketing, Domestic and Overseas Offices, and key vendors to exchange ideas, leverage expertise, and streamline the development processCreate and adhere to seasonal Time/Action calendarUnderstand the design process and Private Brands/Merchant’s business objectives to drive and support financial resultsParticipate as a member of Private Brand team for continual improvement of productSpecial projects and other duties as assignedAll employees are expected to be in compliance with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and proceduresRequired for All Jobs•Performs other duties as assigned•Complies with all policies and standardsQUALIFICATIONSEDUCATIONBachelor's Degreeand/or equivalent years of experienceRequiredWORK EXPERIENCE1-2 yearsapplicable experienceRequiredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESStrong attention to detailStrong commercial sense and market knowledge of prints and graphicsMust be able to distinguish colorDemonstrates strong people skills and the ability to be an effective communicator, and team playerAble to work effectively in a culturally diverse environmentAbility to research and to apply market trend informationWorking knowledge of design and product development processesAbility to prioritize and manage workload with multiple deadlinesStrong presentation skillsStrong time management skills at a process and communication levelStrong sense of initiativeCreative ability to identify and create new artwork to address white spaceSpecific Training: Must be proficient in design programs: Adobe CC Suite (i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator & Bridge) and Microsoft office (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook). Experience in Kaledo or other textile design software preferredStrong fashion sense and ability to translate merchant/ market input into highly salable productStrong creative skills and the ability to sketch and design new ideasAbility to draw by hand and digitally is requiredMust have strong, elevated color senseMust be highly adaptable and a great problem solverAbility to improve skill set by listening/responding to constructive critiqueGood communication skills required

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