Apparel CAD Designer - Womens

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• Scheduling flexibility
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The Merch CAD Designer is responsible for the creation of innovative, original prints, patterns and graphic designs across our diverse product lines for apparel and accessories.

Position follows a hybrid schedule: Monday-Wednesday in office, Thursday-Friday remote.

• Submit portfolio with application for consideration.
  
  

What You'll Be Doing

• Create unique print, pattern, and graphic artwork across multiple Own Brand apparel and accessories product lines.
• Conduct comprehensive research to continuously identify and analyze market trends, translating these insights into compelling design concepts.
• Work with Design & Product Development to understand seasonal artwork work needs,
• Aid in the creation of Style CADs for assortment presentation purposes.
• Review all pattern strike-offs and handlooms for approval.
• Format all artwork development for transmission into production ready Tech Packs, inclusive of color callouts, repeat and sizing.
• Update and maintain in house print/pattern library.
• Establish and monitor the CAD process and calendar to ensure project deadlines.
• Oversee the entire textile and print design process, from initial concept through final product, ensuring all revisions and approvals align with our high standards.
• This job profile is not to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

What You Bring With You (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Fashion Design or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years experience in CAD design with emphasis in Textiles & Apparel preferred.
• Expertise in design software including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong management, communicative, organizational and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of the apparel retail industry.
• Understanding of specific merchandising lines and core customer behavior.
• Office computer skills; ability to learn company systems and tools, preference for Microsoft application experience.