Position Overview
Assistant in designing graphics related needs for Lauren & Chaps. Work closely with the team from concept to design, layout, material and costing of all ideas. Assist Print team in all aspects of the design and development process for Lauren & dresses.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Graphics
- Assist in creating artwork and signage for seasonal inspiration rigs
- Create embroideries, prints and patches for apparel, and t-shirt designs based on themes in inspiration rigs
- Partner with design to create conceptual brand packaging, hangtags, labels, etc.
- Work with Designers on sizing, colorways and placement of logos and prints
- Produce logo sheets of finished designs for design team
- Assist in archiving work on graphics servers using the established system
CAD/Print
- Assist with re-coloring and re-designing prints for initial design meetings
- Assist in designing original textile designs for print based on fabric documents and swatches
- Assist in designing prints by hand (drawing and painting) if needed
- Communicate with Asia and NY production teams as needed and create art packs with print design details to send to mills
- Monitor correspondences with production teams, mills, Merchandising, and overseas RL team members in order to gain an understanding of the print product development process
- Maintain strike off, cads, protos, inspiration, and keep fabric qualities organized
- Assist on research appointments, competitor research and mill appointments; provide service to design teams when requested to search print archive, quality library, or print-related information
- Work Closely with the Design and Print teams to assist in print technique and fabric research and development. Gain knowledge of print design and fabric printing processes
- Help to create presentation boards for all design meetings – this includes photo/header research when needed
- Organize and maintain references of current print swatches with pricing. Provide print information and service to other RL divisions when requested