About the role
This CAD Artist role is a great opportunity for a creative textile designer to bring original patterns, prints, colorways, and seasonal artwork to life for a brand-focused product assortment. The position partners closely with Design to translate concept and color direction into polished CAD artwork, production-ready repeats, and compelling presentation materials. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys blending creativity with technical execution while working across multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The impact you can have

• Collaborate with Design on the visualization, presentation, and communication of pattern concepts through CAD artwork
• Translate pattern and color direction to interpret into artwork appropriate for the brand and client
• Creating prints through original work or purchased files (contemporary and vintage). Cleaning and placing prints into production size repeats.
• Executes color separations. Artwork must be created for design production with technical specs as well as for visual presentations
• Develop pattern repeats and produce alternate color ways for developed prints and plaids
• Provide production ready artwork for internal and external partners
• Creates print boards for presentation seasonally and updates them accordingly.
• Collaborates with cross functional team to assist with accessories design, including developing artwork for scarves, wraps and sleep.
• Organizing and prioritizing multiple projects to meet established deadlines.
• Matching color standards to printed output from high-end color copier and Epson printers. Maintaining accurate seasonal color palette in Nedgraphics.
• Coordinate with Technology team to meet appropriate equipment needs for operation and maintenance of CAD department. Maintains CAD supplies – reordering when needed.

You’ll bring to the role

• BA Degree in Design or Textile Design
• 3-5 years of experience in Textile Design with strong sense of textile development process from conceptualization to finished design
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational, time management and communication skills
• Knowledge of repeat patterns, textile printing, yarn dye reproduction
• Strong sense of color for the creation of colorways
• Experience with NedGraphics preferred
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop required
• Strong creative ability
• Self-starter, can work independently with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for 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)* 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*
• The target salary range for this role is: $85,000 - $90,000
• Hybrid:  This position works in a hybrid model, with required days worked in the LOFT office location in New York, NY as defined by business needs.

*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.

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Location:

Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036Position Type:
Regular/Full time