CAD Designer, Associate — Trend Prints & Seasonal Patterns

JCPenney; Lloyd's Corners (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with Company match

Associate discount on Catalyst Brands

Job summary

Catalyst Brands' Nautica CAD team in New York is seeking an Associate CAD Designer to develop trend-right prints and patterns for multiple classifications and translate concepts into production-ready CAD formats.

You will collaborate with design directors, production, graphics, and colorists to refine prints, manage CAD files, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining organization and sharing artwork across cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in the textile/graphic design industry.
• Some knowledge of textile/graphic process (graphic, print and yarn-dye) and textile design software (Adobe Suite proficiency is preferred; familiarity with Kaledo is a plus).
• Strong ability to work in a diverse, creative team.
• Strong creative and sketching skills
• Understanding all markets and the Nautica customer
• Excellent presentation, persuasion, and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities
• Commitment to learning and continuous development
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; master of time management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with Nautica CAD team to gather and create original print and pattern for seasonal color and concept that is both trend forward and brand appropriate.
• Research and assist in coordinating the print/pattern direction.
• Translate inspirational sample prints and patterns into CAD format.
• Color and create pattern repeats throughout the development process and format in CAD for multiple classifications per concept, per season.
• Support the line development process by updating and refreshing CAD prints and patterns as designs evolve.
• Understand the intricacies of the production process as it impacts print and pattern.
• Maintain organization and classification systems to ensure files are easily accessible by team members.
• Manage the transmission of files to the Design team. Collaborate to trouble shoot issues.
• Creating production ready artwork to share with cross functional partners that is consistent with CAD center of excellence best practices.
• Communicate, organize, and share artwork using Miro to support efficient cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop strong working relationships with cross functional team members (Directors, Designers, Graphics, Colorist, and production teams) through communication and problem solving.
• Maintain awareness of corporate calendar and help team manage deadlines.

Skills

Textile/graphic design

Adobe Suite

Kaledo

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

4-year art degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Suite

Kaledo

Job description

Catalyst Brands' Nautica CAD team in New York is seeking an Associate CAD Designer to develop trend-right prints and patterns for multiple classifications and translate concepts into production-ready CAD formats.

You will collaborate with design directors, production, graphics, and colorists to refine prints, manage CAD files, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining organization and sharing artwork across cross-functional partners.