Associate CAD/Textile Designer

oxford; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K matching

Paid time off

Annual bonus potential

Discounts at Tommy Bahama locations

Job summary

Tommy Bahama is seeking a CAD Designer to creatively develop print and pattern for all divisions, enhancing sales while preserving brand integrity. You will produce original textile designs, oversee repeats, and provide artwork that aligns with department needs and deadlines.

Collaborating across all Tommy Bahama brands, you will help interpret trends, support design teams, and ensure timely delivery of materials for seasonal programs. This role requires strong design sense and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Degree in Textile Arts, Fashion Design, or Graphic Design.
• 3+ years' experience using Photoshop, Illustrator and NedGraphics.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the commercial fabric printing and production process including repeats, indexing artwork, and factory limitations.
• Working knowledge of Flex PLM.
• Understanding of copyright related to textile design and rework of bought art to meet legal requirements.
• Excellent color and print sensibility with an eye for fashion and detail.
• Proven ability to deliver commercially viable color and print stories in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and creative problem solver.
• Proactive team player.
• Strong sense of accountability and delivery on commitments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Art Department in creating original textile designs including all over prints, placement prints, embroideries and embellishments.
• Work with design to deliver artwork in line with brand identity and deadlines.
• Research and interpret print and textile trends for seasonal presentations.
• Collaborate with Design to maintain relationships and ensure results across product lines.
• Turn around requests in a timely manner.
• Create and organize reference documents for art.
• Assist with artwork archive system.
• Prepare materials for seasonal artwork send outs.

Skills

Photoshop

Illustrator

NedGraphics

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Textile Arts, Fashion Design, or Graphic Design

Tools

Flex PLM

Job description

HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU:

For full time employees, Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with generous matching program, generous paid time off.

• Potential Annual Bonus Opportunity.
• 50% discount at restaurants and retail locations.
• Career advancement opportunities as we are growing!

For more benefit related information please click HERE.

https://www.tommybahama.com/content/dam/tommy/Career%20pages/Tommy_Bahama_Benefits_Final_WA.pdf

SET THE COURSE

The CAD Designer is responsible for creatively developing print and pattern for all divisions of Tommy Bahama, to enhance sales and maintain the integrity of the brand.

BE THE ISLAND GUIDE

• Assist Art Department in creating original, unique textile designs including all over prints, placement prints, embroideries and embellishments, and woven yarn dye patterns (plaids, stripes and jacquards). Scan and clean bought artwork, create repeats to factory specifications.
• Working across all Tommy Bahama brands, partner with design to understand, create and deliver artwork in line with the brand identity while following each division’s individual needs with strict adherence to deadlines.
• Research and interpret print and textile trends appropriately for each division, providing original artwork for a seasonal print presentation held by the Art Department to assist Design.
• Work proactively with all members of Design, supporting and developing business relationships to ensure successful results at all levels of the product.
• Turn around requests in a timely manner.
• Create and organize reference documents for purchased and in-house art.
• Assist as needed with artwork archive system.
• Accurately and efficiently generate requested materials for seasonal artwork send outs.

ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE IN PARADISE

• Degree in Textile Arts, Fashion Design, or Graphic Design
• Generally, 3+ years' experience using Photoshop, Illustrator and NedGraphics
• Knowledge of all aspects of the commercial fabric printing and production process including strong knowledge of repeats, indexing artwork, and factory limitations
• Working knowledge of Flex PLM
• Good understanding of all aspects of copyright related to textile design, rework/manipulate bought art to pass legal requirements while adhering to designer's wishes
• Excellent color and print sensibility, with an eye for fashion and detail
• Demonstrated ability to deliver commercially viable color and print stories in a fast-paced environment
• Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and creative problem solver
• Proactive team player
• Strong sense of accountability and consistently delivers on commitments

Multiple factors will vary the applicable rate of pay for this role, including an individual’s experience, knowledge, and skillset, as well as work location and available budget.

Hourly range: $27.66 to $41.44

Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!

Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or send an email to our recruiting team at [e-mail].

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