Associate CAD Designer

Tommy Bahama•Seattle, WA

2d•$28 - $41

About The Position

The CAD Designer is responsible for creatively developing print and pattern for all divisions of Tommy Bahama, to enhance sales and maintain the integrity of the brand. This role involves assisting the Art Department in creating original textile designs, managing artwork, researching trends, and collaborating with design teams to ensure brand consistency and meet deadlines.

Requirements

Degree in Textile Arts, Fashion Design, or Graphic Design
Generally, 3+ years’ experience using Photoshop, Illustrator and NedGraphics
Knowledge of all aspects of the commercial fabric printing and production process including strong knowledge of repeats, indexing artwork, and factory limitations
Working knowledge of Flex PLM
Good understanding of all aspects of copyright related to textile design, rework/manipulate bought art to pass legal requirements while adhering to designer’s wishes
Excellent color and print sensibility, with an eye for fashion and detail
Demonstrated ability to deliver commercially viable color and print stories in a fast-paced environment
Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented
Excellent time management and prioritization skills
Solid communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible and creative problem solver
Proactive team player
Strong sense of accountability and consistently delivers on commitments

Responsibilities

Assist Art Department in creating original, unique textile designs including all over prints, placement prints, embroideries and embellishments, and woven yarn dye patterns (plaids, stripes and jacquards).
Scan and clean bought artwork, create repeats to factory specifications.
Partner with design to understand, create and deliver artwork in line with the brand identity while following each division’s individual needs with strict adherence to deadlines.
Research and interpret print and textile trends appropriately for each division, providing original artwork for a seasonal print presentation held by the Art Department to assist Design.
Work proactively with all members of Design, supporting and developing business relationships to ensure successful results at all levels of the product.
Turn around requests in a timely manner.
Create and organize reference documents for purchased and in-house art.
Assist as needed with artwork archive system.
Accurately and efficiently generate requested materials for seasonal artwork send outs.