CAD Artist

Knitwell Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career development

Volunteer opportunities

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(K)

Job summary

LOFT is seeking a CAD Artist to bring original patterns, prints, colorways, and seasonal artwork to life for its brand-focused product assortment. The role collaborates with Design to translate concept and color direction into polished CAD artwork, production-ready repeats, and compelling presentation materials.

You will develop pattern repeats, color separations, and prints, provide production-ready artwork for internal and external partners, and create print boards for presentation seasons.

Qualifications

• BA degree in Design or Textile Design.
• 3-5 years of textile design experience.
• Experience with NedGraphics preferred.
• Knowledge of repeat patterns, textile printing, yarn dye reproduction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design to translate pattern concepts into CAD artwork.
• Create production-ready repeats and artwork for presentations.
• Develop pattern repeats and colorways for developed prints and plaids.
• Provide production-ready artwork for internal and external partners.
• Create print boards for presentation seasons and update them accordingly.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

BA Degree in Design or Textile Design

3-5 years of textile design experience

Tools

NedGraphics

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

About us

LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them. We empower women to find their authentic self-expression because feeling like yourself is always in style.

Here at LOFT, we’re busy styling the careers and supporting the lives of everyday optimists just like you. Express your authentic self and experience endless inspiration, all while enjoying the opportunities and benefits that help you get the most from your career, life, and wardrobe.

About the role

This CAD Artist role is a great opportunity for a creative textile designer to bring original patterns, prints, colorways, and seasonal artwork to life for a brand-focused product assortment. The position partners closely with Design to translate concept and color direction into polished CAD artwork, production-ready repeats, and compelling presentation materials. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys blending creativity with technical execution while working across multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The impact you can have

• Collaborate with Design on the visualization, presentation, and communication of pattern concepts through CAD artwork
• Translate pattern and color direction to interpret into artwork appropriate for the brand and client
• Creating prints through original work or purchased files (contemporary and vintage). Cleaning and placing prints into production size repeats.
• Executes color separations. Artwork must be created for design production with technical specs as well as for visual presentations
• Develop pattern repeats and produce alternate color ways for developed prints and plaids
• Provide production ready artwork for internal and external partners
• Creates print boards for presentation seasonally and updates them accordingly.
• Collaborates with cross functional team to assist with accessories design, including developing artwork for scarves, wraps and sleep.
• Organizing and prioritizing multiple projects to meet established deadlines.
• Matching color standards to printed output from high-end color copier and Epson printers. Maintaining accurate seasonal color palette in Nedgraphics.
• Coordinate with Technology team to meet appropriate equipment needs for operation and maintenance of CAD department. Maintains CAD supplies – reordering when needed.

You’ll bring to the role

• BA Degree in Design or Textile Design
• 3-5 years of experience in Textile Design with strong sense of textile development process from conceptualization to finished design
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational, time management and communication skills
• Knowledge of repeat patterns, textile printing, yarn dye reproduction
• Strong sense of color for the creation of colorways
• Experience with NedGraphics preferred
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop required
• Strong creative ability
• Self-starter, can work independently with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities. *
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*
• The target salary range for this role is: $85,000 - $90,000
• Hybrid: This position works in a hybrid model, with required days worked in the LOFT office location in New York, NY as defined by business needs.

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

Location:

Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law.

The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities.

If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail].

The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business.

The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.