Freelance Designer - CAD

System One; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Freelance Designer - CAD in New York. This role involves collaborating with teams to create innovative designs from concept to execution, requiring a strong background in CAD and textile design. Ideal candidates will bring extensive experience and a keen eye for color. This position offers a hybrid work model, fostering flexibility while maintaining collaboration with onsite teams.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits options

401(k) plan participation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of print and pattern design experience.
• Ability to match colors accurately and create color ways.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams to establish pattern direction and create artwork.
• Develop pattern repeats and provide production-ready artwork.

Skills

Communication

Analytic skills

Strong sense of color

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Design or Textile Design

Tools

Kaledo

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Job Title: Freelance Designer - CAD
Location: New York, New York

Type: Contract
Compensation: $40 - $45 hourly
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid

Freelance Designer - CAD

Work within a specific classification and implement the category leader’s direction in all aspects of the design process, from initial concept stage to presentation, to development and execution of the final product.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Design/ Concept teams to establish pattern/color/trend direction and interpret into artwork appropriate for brand
• Oversee all aspects of presentation from boards to articulation of ideas and market direction
• Make frequent presentations to design staff
• Create and illustrate print, yarn-dye and knit patterns using CAD tools
• Create technical breakdown of all pattern layout and plaid specifications for design as communication tool for vendor fabric development
• Develop pattern repeats and produce alternate color ways for developed prints and plaids
• Provide production ready artwork, in both print and electronic format, for internal and external partners
• Collaborate with Design to approve strike offs and knit downs for print and pattern as well as all color way approvals
• Collaborate with Design on the visualization, presentation, and communication of pattern concepts through CAD artwork
• Align with Technology team to ensure appropriate equipment needs and maintenance for department
• Work with junior team members to maintain library of seasonal patterns and prints
• Able to work in a hybrid environment, which may/will require working in person/in-office for a portion or all of a week based on the needs of the business

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design or Textile Design (or equivalent experience in CAD Design)
• At least 5+ years of related print and pattern design experience
• Experience with CAD systems (Kaledo) required
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator & PhotoShop required
• Knowledge of repeat patterns, textile printing, yarn dye reproduction
• Strong sense of color for the creation of color ways and the ability to match colors accurately
• Ability to act as liaison between many departments: excellent communication and analytic skills

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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