Associate Textile Technologist - Manhattan - Russell Tobin

Description

Associate Textile Technologist

Location: Manhattan, NY (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days WFH)

Pay Rate: $30–$35/hour (W2)

Duration: 3-Month Contract (40 hours/week, potential overtime)

About the Role

We are seeking an Associate Textile Technologist to support the Graphic and Product Design teams in executing seasonal print, pattern, and graphic developments. This role is responsible for translating creative design concepts into technically viable, factory-ready artwork while ensuring alignment with seasonal calendars and production deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have experience in apparel graphics, print development, and cross-functional coordination with design teams and overseas factories.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Graphic Design, Stylists, and Product teams to interpret design intent and build detailed spec packs for factory execution
• Ensure all prints, patterns, and graphics are technically viable and meet regional and vendor requirements
• Manage strike-offs, knit-downs, handlooms, and sample submissions in preparation for milestone meetings
• Review print and graphic submissions with cross-functional teams and provide technical comments and corrections
• Track approvals and ensure all deadlines align with seasonal production calendars
• Maintain accurate documentation in PLM/Centric and seasonal tracking systems
• Communicate printing techniques, repeat limitations, layout constraints, and fabric considerations to vendors
• Support special graphic requests, collaboration projects, and chase programs
• Manage and maintain the fabric and strike-off reference library

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Textile Design, Graphic Design, Apparel Production, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–5 years of experience in apparel graphics, print development, textile product development, or sourcing
• Experience approving colors, layouts, and strike-offs
• Knowledge of print repeats, fabric content, yarn dyes, garment dyeing, washing, and fabric finishing
• Understanding of printing processes and how graphic development impacts commercialization
• Experience working with overseas factories

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (required)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with PLM/Centric systems preferred
• Ability to create detailed graphic spec packs for factory production

Soft Skills

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong time management and ability to manage multiple seasons and projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced seasonal calendar environment

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite in Manhattan, 2 days remote)
• 40-hour workweek with potential overtime during peak seasonal deadlines
• Contract role supporting team coverage

Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.