CAD Designer - Screen Print & Production Artwork (Apparel)

American Exchange Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

Generous PTO

Tax-free commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Exchange Group, a leader in fashion accessory products and brand management, seeks a CAD Designer for screen print and production artwork. The role focuses on Juniors apparel in the off-price market, requiring a strong CAD background and proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.

This onsite Monday-Thursday with Friday remote position offers growth in a fast-paced environment. A portfolio showcasing screen prints and garment silhouettes is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of CAD experience in apparel production (Juniors experience strongly preferred).
• Proven experience creating screen prints and placement graphics for apparel.
• Strong understanding of print scale, placement, and production limitations.
• Ability to CAD garment silhouettes for placement and production reference.
• Excellent attention to detail and color accuracy.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Portfolio must show screen prints and placement artwork applied to garment silhouettes.

Responsibilities

• Create screen prints, placement graphics, panels, and engineered artwork for Juniors apparel in the off-price market.
• Execute CAD artwork based on provided direction, references, or existing art.
• Create CAD garment silhouettes to support accurate print placement, scale, and production reference.
• Prepare artwork using vector and raster formats for production use.
• Build and update colorways based on given palettes or instructions.
• Prepare accurate color separations for screen printing and related techniques.
• Deliver production-ready files, including correct sizing, scale, and factory-ready formats.
• Review and verify all artwork, placements, color codes, and print packs prior to production.
• Create detailed print packs and technical artwork for factory production.
• Collaborate with Design and Production teams to support fast-turn development and revisions.
• Handle a high volume of CAD requests with speed and accuracy.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
• Maintain organized files, naming conventions, and version control.

Skills

CAD experience

Print placement

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

American Exchange Group, a leader in fashion accessory products and brand management, seeks a CAD Designer for screen print and production artwork. The role focuses on Juniors apparel in the off-price market, requiring a strong CAD background and proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.

This onsite Monday-Thursday with Friday remote position offers growth in a fast-paced environment. A portfolio showcasing screen prints and garment silhouettes is essential.