As the Print Specialist you are responsible for executing the Lands' End print and pattern processes through evaluations focused on securing registration & layout approvals, while maintaining Lands' End design vision and all business requirements. Registration & layout approvals include strike-offs, handlooms, knit-downs across all business categories, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and continuity within and across products.

• Evaluate and approve registration & layout execution for print/patterns to include strike-offs, handlooms, and knit-downs.
• Communicate approval status and any corrective execution comments using Natific ASAP system.
• Provide technical recommendations to mills/vendors to drive improvement.
• Review printing execution issues with cross-functional partners (CAD, Design, Sourcing) and align on the best business decisions at the development stage to avoid unexpected production issues.
• Maintain and leverage industry knowledge of printing processes, dyes and inks. Share application and techniques with cross-functional partners for mutual understanding of the processes.
• Understand the cost implications for various print methods and techniques to arrive at the best option for product end use and customer expectations while meeting costing goals.
• Support the Lands' End Color Accreditation Program by pulling relevant metrics/KPIs from Natific ASAP and/or Centric PLM to help advance the success of the program by identifying suppliers who demonstrate the capability to self-approve registration & layout.
• Generate charts and reports as directed by manager, such as the daily Global CAD Tracking Chart or workload status updates throughout the development season.
• Educate mills/vendors and cross-functional partners in print/pattern SOPs, processes, and requirements to improve efficiencies and product quality.
• Perform color evaluations as needed, providing corrective comments to drive improvement toward accuracy and consistency.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Textiles or a related field.
• 1+ years related experience in print & pattern approval process, or sound technical understanding of textile printing expertise.
• Score a "Superior" rating in Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Test administered by Lands' End.
• Understanding of dyeing, printing, and product development processes.
• Understanding of textiles: weaves, knits, washes, denim, yarns.
• Familiarity with Natific ASAP and Centric PLM systems a plus.
• Process- and solution-minded, with the ability to collaborate to drive efficiencies.
• Ability to drive calendar dates and deliverables.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, verbal, written, and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage own workflow.

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