Sr. Designer, Print to-Wear

Position: Sr. Designer, Print - Ready-to-Wear
Location: New York

** We are
** an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty.

Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community.
** You are
** seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #Team Tory. Apply today!
** Life @Tory Burch is Special Because:
** When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.
* Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.
* We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
* Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
* We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
* We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.
* We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.
** This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:
** The Senior Designer, Print – RTW is responsible for the design and development of trends, themes, concepts, colors, techniques and materials relevant to defining the Print stories for RTW for each season at Tory Burch. This role requires a deep understanding of textile print development, fashion trends, silhouette construction, and brand identity. The ideal candidate will be creative and detail oriented and partner with the Sr.

Director to support the seasonal RTW print development across collections, ensuring innovative and commercial designs aligned with the brand’s aesthetic.
** A Day in the Life:
*** In partnership with the Sr. Director, drive the research and development of seasonal prints from concept through to execution (including color separations, scaling, engineering and adjustments.)
* Create original prints and patterns, including digital and hand-drawn elements. Create artwork & colorways for yard dyes, jacquards and special fabric developments
* Oversee the print development process from initial concepts to final production
* Balance multiple seasons at once & prioritize workloads according to calendar & seasonal timeline
* Collaborate with Design leads/Merchants to conceive the overarching category needs that tie into the seasonal concept.
* Work collaboratively with the design team, color team, and product development teams to ensure prints are executed to standard and in a timely manner.
* Work closely with overseas partners to execute print layouts for Bulk production. This includes being well-versed in textile production techniques such as screen printing, digital printing, etc.
* Maintain and organize artwork files, ensuring that all artwork is properly archived and documented for cross-category access.
* Communicate final print deliveries to internal teams.
* Partner with internal Legal team to approve/clear all print artworks.
* Help to manage T-shirts and Soft Accessory categories from initial concept to execution.
* Deliver compelling and articulate presentations to influence vision and evolution of the Tory brand.
* Possess an understanding of the Brands visual DNA and use of color, pattern and graphic assets, reviewing opportunities and…