Senior Manager, Women’s Print & Pattern Design

Madewell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 121,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being

Associate Discount

Summer Fridays

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Madewell is seeking a Senior Manager of Print & Pattern Design to lead CAD development of print, stripes, plaids, graphics and colorways across women’s apparel and accessories. You’ll translate seasonal direction into production-ready artwork and partner with Design and Sourcing to ensure on-brand execution.

You will manage CAD designers, set workflows, and stay current on CAD tools, while shaping Madewell’s distinctive print identity across knit and woven products.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in CAD, print, or pattern design within apparel or textiles.
• 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or managing designers or CAD artists.
• Expert proficiency in CAD and textile design software (such as NedGraphics or Kaledo) and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) for developing repeats, colorways, and production-ready artwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CAD illustration and development of print, stripe, plaid, and graphic artworks in colorway options for apparel and accessories each season.
• Translate seasonal concept, color, and print direction into accurate, production-ready CAD artwork and colorway options, staying hands-on from initial illustration through production approval.
• Partner to explore colorway and pattern variations, contributing a strong creative perspective to the continued development of Madewell’s print and pattern identity.

Skills

CAD & pattern design

Leadership experience

Adobe Creative Suite

Colorway accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design or related field

Tools

NedGraphics

Kaledo

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Madewell is seeking a Senior Manager of Print & Pattern Design to lead CAD development of print, stripes, plaids, graphics and colorways across women’s apparel and accessories. You’ll translate seasonal direction into production-ready artwork and partner with Design and Sourcing to ensure on-brand execution.

You will manage CAD designers, set workflows, and stay current on CAD tools, while shaping Madewell’s distinctive print identity across knit and woven products.