KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant, and Talbots. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.
Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.
Ann Taylor
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 Associate Manager, Print Production is responsible for the traffic and production process of all 2D marketing print projects including but not limited to: in-store signage, collateral, window graphics and direct mail. The AMP will manage the day to day communication and process from estimates requests, file release and 2D production with outside vendors through to final delivery. This role will collaborate with the teams on a daily basis in order to ensure projects are running on schedule, on budget and meeting quality expectations.
The impact you can have
Work closely with Marketing, Production, Visual and other Brand Partners to plan, track, and reconcile multiple projects and budgets
Provide support to the Creative & Visual teams by providing vendor quotes and samples for walkthroughs
Manage information in the visual database, Crosscap, a web-based application that connects our stores with our corporate team for accuracy across all Visual merchandising areas.
Track, respond, and react to store callouts and requests via Crosscap.
Monitor schedules to ensure timely file release to vendors. Review, route and approve proofs.
Daily interaction with outside vendors for status, project and billing management.
Monitor New Store Opening schedules and coordinate delivery of Marketing Kits for Turnover Dates.
Maintain job status reports to ensure visibility and accountability for all projects.
You’ll bring to the role
3-5 years of experience in Marketing or Advertising. Experience with women’s specialty apparel preferred.
Prior experience in corporate retail environment or advertising agency setting preferred.
Knowledge across full spectrum of print processes, materials and substrates.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organization and people skills.
Proficiency with Word & Excel. Working knowledge of In-Design and Adobe Creative Suite.
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, goal-oriented and time sensitive environment.
Benefits At KnitWell Group
Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, & Lane Bryant (in store and online)
Support for your individual development plus 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*
The target salary range for this role is: $70-$75K*
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.
This position works in a hybrid model, with three days per week worked in the New York, NY location and two days per week worked remotely.
Location:
Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036
Position Type
Regular/Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing
Industries
Retail
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