CAD Designer - JRs Apparel
About The Position
American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. By facilitating distribution to major retailers internationally for their globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brands—including footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beauty—American Exchange Group raises the bar by disrupting the status quo with value and quality, while staying at the forefront of trends. This role is onsite Monday - Thursday, Friday remote. The CAD Designer will be responsible for creating screen prints, placement graphics, panels, and engineered artwork for Juniors apparel in the off-price market. They will execute CAD artwork based on provided direction, references, or existing art, and create CAD garment silhouettes to support accurate print placement, scale, and production reference. The role involves preparing artwork using vector and raster formats for production use, building and updating colorways, and preparing accurate color separations for screen printing. The designer will also deliver production-ready files, review artwork, and create detailed print packs and technical artwork for factory production. Collaboration with Design and Production teams is key to support fast-turn development and revisions. The position requires handling a high volume of CAD requests with speed and accuracy, managing multiple projects with tight deadlines, and maintaining organized files.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of CAD experience in apparel production (Juniors experience strongly preferred).
- Proven experience creating screen prints and placement graphics for apparel.
- Strong understanding of print scale, placement, and production limitations.
- Ability to CAD garment silhouettes for placement and production reference.
- Excellent attention to detail and color accuracy.
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Portfolio must show screen prints and placement artwork applied to garment silhouettes.
Responsibilities
- Create screen prints, placement graphics, panels, and engineered artwork for Juniors apparel in the off-price market.
- Execute CAD artwork based on provided direction, references, or existing art.
- Create CAD garment silhouettes to support accurate print placement, scale, and production reference.
- Prepare artwork using vector and raster formats for production use.
- Build and update colorways based on given palettes or instructions.
- Prepare accurate color separations for screen printing and related techniques.
- Deliver production-ready files, including correct sizing, scale, and factory-ready formats.
- Review and verify all artwork, placements, color codes, and print packs prior to production.
- Create detailed print packs and technical artwork for factory production.
- Collaborate with Design and Production teams to support fast-turn development and revisions.
- Handle a high volume of CAD requests with speed and accuracy.
- Manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
- Maintain organized files, naming conventions, and version control.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- Exclusive employee merchandise discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
