Associate CAD Designer, Print, Pattern, & Engineered

Lilly Pulitzer; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly Pulitzer is seeking an Associate CAD Designer to contribute to surface designs and assist in print team operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong fashion sense, artistic skills, and proficiency in design software. This full-time role offers a hybrid work schedule and opportunities for creative input in a vibrant company culture.

Benefits

Flexible hours during peak seasons

Eligible for overtime and benefits

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of CAD design experience in fashion or retail.
• Strong artistic and technical skills in developing prints and patterns.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning CAD designs and preparing artwork.
• Organize digital files and maintain seasonal print walls.
• Research print trends and contribute artwork layout ideas.

Skills

Artistic skills

Technical skills

Fashion sense

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop

Proficiency in Illustrator

Willingness to learn CAD applications

Education

Four-year college degree in print, textile, or fashion design

Tools

NedGraphics Design and Repeat

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Associate CAD Designer, Print, Pattern, & Engineered

Apply locations King of Prussia, PA - Home Office
time type Full time
posted on Posted 5 Days Ago
job requisition id R42210 Sugartown Worldwide LLC

Job Type: Regular

Brand Strategy

Our Brand mission is to inspire confidence and optimism, inviting everyone to shine bright and stand out.
Our Brand vision statement is: “Create Your Sunshine, A Resort State of Mind”.
Our Brand Equities are: Casual Glamour, Sunny & Spirited, and Charmingly Disarming.

Job Description

The Associate CAD Designer, Print, Pattern, & Engineered is primarily responsible for contributing to the development of surface designs by organizing, cleaning, and completing repeats for original art while meeting deadlines in the product development calendar. The candidate should be artistically skilled, bring new ideas, and process improvements to the Print Design team, with a focus on assisting leads in the execution of engineered prints.

Assist in cleaning CAD designs, prints, borders, and layouts for each season:

• Clean and prepare print and pattern artwork under the guidance of the Senior CAD Manager.
• Rework artwork for technical repeat and pattern placement.
• Assist with ongoing print cleaning between Kick Off and Plotting.
• Stay updated on digital tools used in textile design and fashion industry.

Assist in print team operations regarding seasonal artwork:

• Prepare and save artwork and PTFs for the Surface Execution team.
• Meet all deadlines related to artwork for prints.
• Streamline and improve departmental processes.
• Organize digital files with proper naming conventions for easy reference.
• Maintain updated files for Fashion Design to CAD seasonally.
• Maintain seasonal print walls and distribute relevant prints to teams.

Assist with execution of engineered layouts:

• Bring creativity and new ideas to engineered designs.
• Create visually exciting borders.
• Research print trends and contribute artwork layout ideas.
• Make aesthetic and brand-appropriate artwork suggestions.

Maintain activities in line with the product development calendar, guided by senior management, and be aware of all important dates and deadlines.

Qualifications for the Position

• Four-year college degree, preferably in print, textile, or fashion design or related field.
• 2-4 years of CAD design experience, preferably in fashion or retail.
• Strong fashion sense aligned with the Lilly Pulitzer customer.
• Artistic and technical skills in developing prints and patterns, including technical repeat.
• Proficiency in NedGraphics Design and Repeat, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Willingness to learn new CAD applications.
• Basic PC skills such as Word and Excel.
• Sense of urgency in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Our Core Values: The Lilly Way

• Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity, Positivity, Continuous Improvement, Fun in the Process.

Doing Our Part

We are committed to corporate social responsibility, fostering an inclusive workplace, and environmentally friendly practices. This role contributes to these principles.

A Little More to Know…

• Full-time, hourly, non-exempt position, eligible for overtime and benefits.
• Hybrid work schedule based in King of Prussia, PA, with some domestic travel.
• Flexible hours during peak seasons.
• Collaborative work aligned with Core Values and Policies.
• Compliance with Lilly Pulitzer policies and Code of Conduct.
• Annual review process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination. Lilly Pulitzer participates in E-Verify. Assistance and accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Please review our Privacy Policy and contact our Talent Development Department for support.

About Us

Lilly Pulitzer inspires confidence and optimism through authentic American Resort Wear rooted in Palm Beach. With over 65 years of history, our brand offers a vibrant collection available online and nationwide, inviting talented individuals to join our team!