2D CAD Designer - Juniors + Women's Apparel

Fourth Floor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourth Floor in New York is seeking a 2D CAD Designer to develop Junior and women's apparel by translating flat sketches into CAD-ready flats and collaborating with Design and Sales to align with current fashion trends.

You will maintain CAD libraries, adapt artwork for seasonal colors, and present flats for buyer meetings and development reviews. Proficiency in Illustrator/Photoshop and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Thrive in a fast-paced fashion environment, effectively managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Exhibit meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment while taking initiative and demonstrating a proactive approach.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D flat sketches based on original samples, garments, or reference images in collaboration with the Design and Sales teams.
• Conceptualize and design Junior brand apparel in alignment with current fashion trends.
• Possess a strong understanding of garment spec measurements within the Junior Apparel industry.
• Work closely with the team leader on new projects, trend research, development, and sketching.
• Develop CADs from flat sketches to support the Sales, Design, and Production teams.
• Maintain and organize CAD libraries.
• Adapt existing artwork and body sketches based on customer needs and seasonal trends/colors.
• Prepare and present fashion flats for buyer meetings and development presentations.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Our client, a Juniors + women's manufacturing brand, is seeking a 2D CAD Designer to join their growing team.

Responsibilities:

• Create 2D flat sketches based on original samples, garments, or reference images in collaboration with the Design and Sales teams.
• Conceptualize and design Junior brand apparel in alignment with current fashion trends.
• Possess a strong understanding of garment spec measurements within the Junior Apparel industry.
• Work closely with the team leader on new projects, trend research, development, and sketching.
• Develop CADs from flat sketches to support the Sales, Design, and Production teams.
• Maintain and organize CAD libraries.
• Adapt existing artwork and body sketches based on customer needs and seasonal trends/colors.
• Prepare and present fashion flats for buyer meetings and development presentations.

Requirements:

• Demonstrate proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Thrive in a fast-paced fashion environment, effectively managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Exhibit meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment while taking initiative and demonstrating a proactive approach.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.

Salary: $60,000-80,000 Commensurate with experience