Associate Graphic Artist / CAD Designer

Socket.dev; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Golden Touch in New York is seeking an Associate Graphic Artist / CAD Designer to deliver production-ready artwork and CADs at scale for junior collections. You will manage colorways, pattern development, and technical files while coordinating with design teams and overseas vendors.

The role requires strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, CAD expertise, and a keen eye for color trends, with a hybrid schedule and competitive pay in New York.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience using the Adobe Creative Suite within a high-volume, detail-oriented studio or fashion company.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with a strong focus on digital surface design and CAD development.
• Strong technical understanding of textile and apparel printing techniques, including rotary, screen print, digital, sublimation, embroidery, embellishment, woven plaids, and dye treatments.
• Experience creating production-ready artwork, including print repeats, color separations, colorways, scale adjustments, and technical files for production.
• Strong understanding of color, print, pattern, textile, and fashion trends, particularly within the junior/young women’s market.

Responsibilities

• Create original, innovative artwork for high-volume junior collections, focusing on placement graphics, prints, and fills.
• Develop CADs in multiple colorways and sizes, recoloring artwork and modifying prints per customer needs.
• Create production-ready patterns and artwork, including florals, plaids, embroideries, and screen print graphics.
• Prepare artwork for production with index/color separations for rotary and screen printing.
• Produce precise, production-ready artwork, pitch sheets, and technical files for factory tech packs.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

CAD development

Digital surface design

Color/trend direction

Color separation

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

PLM systems

CAD software

Job description

Description

We are seeking a talented Associate Graphic Artist / CAD Designer to support a high-volume junior business. This role is highly collaborative and fast-paced, requiring the ability to manage multiple seasons and customers simultaneously while delivering creative, production-ready graphics and CADs at scale. The ideal candidate brings strong digital surface design expertise, a sharp eye for color and trend, and the ability to balance creativity with cost, quality, and technical execution requirements in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Create original, innovative artwork for high-volume junior collections, with a primary focus on placement graphics, prints, and filling sketches with print and solid color.
• Develop CADs in multiple colorways and various sizes, including recoloring artwork and modifying existing prints based on customer needs, seasonal direction, and color trends.
• Create production-ready patterns and artwork, including florals, plaids, conversational prints, embroideries, screen print graphics, yarn dyes, trims, labels, and hangtags as needed.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of textile and apparel printing techniques, including rotary, screen print, digital, sublimation, embroidery, embellishment, woven plaids, and various dye treatments.
• Prepare artwork for production, including index/color separations for rotary and screen printing.
• Produce precise, accurate, production-ready artwork, pitch sheets, and technical files for factory tech packs and mill/vendor production.
• Ensure artwork meets mill and vendor requirements and is accurate in color, scale, placement, repeat, and other technical and production specifications.
• Assist with sending new and revised artwork files to overseas vendors and mills, ensuring files and supporting information are accurate and complete.
• Enter and maintain artwork and related data within the PLM system.
• Partner closely with Apparel Design to research, pull, and interpret print, graphic, textile, and trend inspiration.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Sales, Product Development, and overseas vendors to incorporate feedback, address customer needs, and ensure artwork aligns with product and production requirements.
• Apply a creative yet cost-conscious approach to graphic execution, selecting appropriate techniques and artwork solutions to meet strategic price-point targets.
• Research emerging print, color, textile, and graphic trends and maintain a strong pulse on global design inspiration relevant to the junior/young women’s market.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of fashion, textile trends, color direction, and pop culture and translate relevant trends into commercially appropriate artwork.
• Maintain a well-organized digital artwork library across multiple brands, seasons, customers, and programs.
• Manage multiple projects, seasons, customers, and priorities simultaneously while meeting critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Support the team with artwork revisions and additional graphic needs throughout the product development and production process.

Application Requirements

Along with your resume, please submit your portfolio and/or website to highlight your work. We are particularly interested in reviewing a VARIETY of your ORIGNAL artwork.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience using the Adobe Creative Suite within a high-volume, detail-oriented studio or fashion company.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with a strong focus on digital surface design and CAD development.
• Strong technical understanding of textile and apparel printing techniques, including rotary, screen print, digital, sublimation, embroidery, embellishment, woven plaids, and dye treatments.
• Experience creating production-ready artwork, including print repeats, color separations, colorways, scale adjustments, and technical files for production.
• Strong understanding of color, print, pattern, textile, and fashion trends, particularly within the junior/young women’s market.
• Strong eye for color and the ability to translate seasonal color direction and customer requirements into commercially relevant artwork.
• Experience working with PLM systems and preparing/sending artwork to overseas mills and vendors preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across Design, Sales, Product Development, and external vendors.
• Strong understanding of production requirements, technical specifications, and the importance of accuracy in color, scale, and artwork execution.

Hybrid Work Schedule

4 days a week in the office, Fridays at home

New York Pay Rate $55,000 - $65,000

We strive to hire and nurture amazing talent. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.

Company Overview

Golden Touch is a family owned and operated wholesale apparel manufacturer with a mission to deliver trend focused products for nearly 50 years. We produce private label brands for large mass market retailers across the globe specializing in children’s, junior, missy and women’s apparel.

Diversity Vision Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination based on their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.