CAD & Graphic Designer

Comfrt•,

12d•Remote

About The Position

Comfrt is seeking a talented CAD & Graphic Designer to visually represent their brand, which focuses on mental wellness, inclusivity, and comfort. This role is crucial in developing seasonal collections by translating the brand's identity into compelling prints and graphics for apparel, home goods, and accessories. The designer will be responsible for creating unique prints and patterns, developing graphic concepts for various apparel categories (including logo, licensed, and non-logo content), and designing product packaging. The position involves close collaboration with design and production teams, continuous trend research through social listening and market analysis, and maintaining a deep understanding of the Comfrt brand aesthetic and customer base. The designer will also work with factories and cross-functional teams to ensure artwork is executed correctly in terms of quality, scale, placement, and application methods, while also managing digital files and presenting creative visions to stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, or a related field — or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in graphic and/or CAD design, preferably within apparel or a global retailer
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Strong eye for color, composition, typography, and concept development
Possess a strong understanding of graphic and print application techniques across different fabric types, including limitations and opportunities within garment wash, dye, print, embroidery, and specialty applications.
Understand factory production capabilities and application methods to proactively problem-solve during development and support efficient execution from concept through production.
Versatile artwork range, with the ability to execute across a broad spectrum of design styles — from elaborate plaids, camo, watercolor, and scenic illustrations to simple dots, stripes, and clean graphics
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to work autonomously, take ownership of projects, and effectively manage workload with minimal oversight in a fast-paced environment.
Strong time management and prioritization skills with the ability to adapt quickly to shifting business needs and timelines.
Proven ability to multitask across graphic design, print development, packaging, trend research, and cross-functional collaboration while maintaining high quality execution.
A collaborative, positive team player who is open to feedback and thrives with cross-functional partners
Strong presentation and communication skills
Portfolio Required — Please include a portfolio with your application showcasing your design range, color work, and concept development.

Responsibilities

Design unique prints and patterns that align with the Comfrt aesthetic
Develop graphic concepts across a range of apparel categories, including Logo, License and Non Logo content.
Develop product packaging
Collaborate with the design and production teams to brainstorm and develop new ideas
Identify and interpret relevant fashion and market trends through research and social listening
Maintain a strong understanding of the Comfrt brand aesthetic, customer, and market trends, with a sharp eye for color, print, pattern, and graphic direction relevant to the category.
Conduct ongoing trend research across fashion, graphics, home, retail, and cultural spaces to help drive new print, pattern, and packaging concepts.
Develop original graphics, prints, and repeat patterns while understanding how artwork translates across various product categories, materials, and fabrications.
Partner with factories and cross-functional teams to provide clear artwork direction and ensure graphic execution, print quality, scale, placement, and application methods are commercially viable and aligned with design intent.
Communicate directly with vendors, provide timely strike-off comments, and ensure artwork executes accurately
Maintain organized digital files and archives of all designs
Present artwork and communicate creative vision to cross-functional partners and senior leadership