Junior CAD Designer: Textile Prints & Trends

Cathay Home Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cathay Home, a private bedding company with a showroom on 5th Avenue in NYC, seeks a Junior Designer to bring fresh perspectives to a fast-paced studio. You will support the design team by creating production-ready textile prints and colorways, translating inspiration into factory-ready repeats.

Join a close-knit team, work with overseas partners, and grow across bedding categories with hands-on mentorship and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in textile or related design field.
• 2–5 years of textile or graphic design experience.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; repeats and color indexing helpful.
• Strong design versatility with an adaptable aesthetic.
• Curious about manufacturing and the business side of soft home goods.

Responsibilities

• CAD & Print Development: create original, commercially viable repeat prints and colorways.
• Artwork Preparation: clean, color-reduce, and recolor existing print designs; finalize files.
• Production Liaison: review lab-dips and factory strike-offs with color feedback.
• Trend Research: study emerging print concepts, color stories, and market trends.
• Cross-Functional Support: collaborate with the design team to meet production deadlines.

Skills

Creativity

Trend research

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Cathay Home, a private bedding company with a showroom on 5th Avenue in NYC, seeks a Junior Designer to bring fresh perspectives to a fast-paced studio. You will support the design team by creating production-ready textile prints and colorways, translating inspiration into factory-ready repeats.

Join a close-knit team, work with overseas partners, and grow across bedding categories with hands-on mentorship and collaboration.