Assistant CAD Artist

J. Jill; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

J.Jill is seeking a CAD Design Assistant to support print development, colorways, and CAD board creation. You will collaborate with Designers, Product Managers, Merchants, and the Color Team to produce artwork and presentation materials.

Ideal candidates have CAD experience, fabric/color knowledge, and strong organizational skills. This role involves processing color orders and maintaining CAD supplies in a fast-paced apparel environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in CAD Design is required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in CAD design preferred.
• Knowledge of fabric and color used in apparel design.
• Hands-on CAD workflow, prints and colorways.
• Strong balance of technical and creative strengths; highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Supports Print Development Process: cleans and colors separate artwork; develops print repeats and colorways; communicates print information to vendors.
• Compiles Presentation CAD Boards: creates seasonal CAD boards; updates boards with pricing, descriptions, fabrics; executes revisions to sketches and colors.
• Works with CAD team to prepare seasonal presentation materials (CAD Boards, Mood Images, Color Palettes & Presentation Packets) and to build color palettes.
• Enters artwork, textures, stitches and weaves into silhouettes; matches color output to CAD printer; maintains digital palettes in Kaledo, Photoshop, Illustrator & PLM.
• Assists in placing seasonal color orders with standard suppliers; maintains CAD supplies; creates purchase orders and processes invoices.

Skills

Fabric knowledge

Hand painting

Detail oriented

Extremely organized

Creative & technical balance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in CAD Design

Tools

Kaledo

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Our Brand

At J.Jill, we’re redefining what it means to dress and live with ease. As a women‑led, Boston‑based lifestyle brand with 200+ stores nationwide, we design thoughtful, inspired apparel and accessories that celebrate the totality of all women. We’re entering an exciting chapter of growth — expanding our footprint, reaching new customers, and deepening long‑standing relationships. We're seeking bold thinkers and doers to join us. With competitive pay and benefits, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a real impact, this is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to bring our ethos keep it simple, make it matter to life in new and inspiring ways.

Our Brand

At J.Jill, we’re redefining what it means to dress and live with ease. As a women‑led, Boston‑based lifestyle brand with 200+ stores nationwide, we design thoughtful, inspired apparel and accessories that celebrate the totality of all women. We’re entering an exciting chapter of growth — expanding our footprint, reaching new customers, and deepening long‑standing relationships. We're seeking bold thinkers and doers to join us. With competitive pay and benefits, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a real impact, this is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to bring our ethos keep it simple, make it matter to life in new and inspiring ways.

Overview

Assists with print and colorway development using CAD software. This includes prints, embroideries & yarn-dyes. Creates and distributes artwork documentation for presentations, production, and sourcing support materials. Liaison with Designers, Product Managers, Merchants, Color Team & CAD Manager.

Responsibilities

• Supports Print Development Process
  
  
  
  • Cleans and colors separate artwork
  
  
  • Develops print repeats & colorways
  
  
  • Chooses off‑palette color standards from various libraries to be used within prints
  
  
  • Communicates print information to vendors as needed (ie: sending files via FTP overseas, answering any questions that may arise and making any artwork tweaks when necessary.)
  
  
  • Manipulates and create prints to fit with the J Jill aesthetic
  
  
  
  


• Compile Presentation CAD Boards
  
  
  
  • Creates seasonal CAD boards for design presentation.
  
  
  • Updates CAD boards with all information from various teams – Pricing, descriptions, fabric info, etc...
  
  
  • Executes revisions to sketches & colors as needed
  
  
  • Inputs all artwork, textures, stitches, and weaves into silhouettes.
  
  
  
  


• Works with the CAD team to prepare seasonal presentation materials (ie: CAD Boards, Mood Images, Color Palettes & Presentation Packets.)


• Works with the CAD team to build, match and name the color palette each season, color matching to various color libraries.
  
  
  
  • Matches color output of the CAD printer for each seasonal palette. Maintaining various digital palettes in Kaledo, Photoshop, Illustrator & PLM.
  
  
  • Enters detailed color information into PLM to be distributed to all vendors for ordering purposes.
  
  
  
  


• Assists in placing seasonal color orders with each standard supplier.


• Maintains all CAD supplies. (ie: printer ink, paper, cardstock, etc.)


• Creates purchase orders and submit all invoices

Benefits, Tailored for You.

• Bonus eligible


• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement.


• Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off.


• Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance.


• Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.


• Associate resource groups.

Qualifications

• Required Computer Skills: Kaledo, Photoshop & Illustrator


• Knowledge of fabric and color used in apparel design


• Hand painting & Illustration skills a plus


• Must have a strong balance of technical and creative strengths


• Detail oriented


• Extremely organized

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in CAD Design


• Minimum 2 years’ experience preferred, preferably in CAD design

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

About Us

At J.Jill, we believe our associates should be seen, valued, and celebrated. We support the advancement of our associates by harnessing their unique contributions to grow and improve, and our success is guided by a culture that values keeping it simple and making it matter. J.Jill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at J.Jill are based solely upon business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status. J.Jill provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to assist with completing the application process, please email [e-mail].

Salary Range

USD $30.00/Hr. - USD $32.00/Hr.