CAD Artist

Knitwell Group • New York, NY

8d • $85,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop required
• Strong creative ability
• Self-starter, can work independently with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Nedgraphics preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
• Support for 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)
• Paid time off
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level