LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them. We empower women to find their authentic self-expression because feeling like yourself is always in style. Here at LOFT, we're busy styling the careers and supporting the lives of everyday optimists just like you. Express your authentic self and experience endless inspiration, all while enjoying the opportunities and benefits that help you get the most from your career, life, and wardrobe.
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 prior experience in corporate retail environment or retail sales 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*
- Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement*
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Time off paid time off & holidays*
- 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.