Asst. Textile Designer (Hybrid)

About the role

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, managing all aspects of print and graphic design to maintain brand consistency and ensure timely seasonal assortments relevant to the brand’s position and target customer.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute artwork designs for specific categories to achieve Belk's Private Brand objectives and overall product strategy.
• Manage all aspects of print and graphic design to maintain brand consistency and ensure timely seasonal assortments relevant to brand position and target customer.
• Research and develop seasonal trends; ensure designs meet merchant line plans, assortment strategies, price points, and creative vision.
• Own artwork, libraries, and projects to achieve Belk goals per company policy, ensuring quality, aesthetics, and timely delivery.
• Create original artwork for new private brand styles and specific product categories.
• Create print assortments for product development.
• Create original artwork (prints, embroideries, appliques, and other graphics) using Adobe Suite and/or Kaledo for Private Brands lines.
• Produce artwork in full repeat and clean via Adobe and/or Kaledo.
• Approve strike-offs and production for the assigned category.
• Collaborate with Textile Designer, Apparel Design, Sourcing, and Vendors to achieve product execution and maintain design integrity.
• Manage the print and pattern vision for a specific product category or brand.
• Translate merchant/market input into highly sellable product using strong art/color sense.
• Generate ideas and new concepts beyond the current assortment.
• Support the creation of trend boards, presentation boards, and compelling product assortments.
• Research domestic markets for color, print, and fabric trends each season.
• Create color and print multipliers for cohesive collections on presentation boards and the fully assorted line.
• Work across multiple brands and age ranges, from design to product development.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, Tech Design, Marketing, Domestic and Overseas Offices, and key vendors.
• Create and adhere to a seasonal Time/Action calendar.
• Understand the design process and Private Brands/Merchant’s business objectives to drive financial