Trend-Forward CAD Print Designer

JCPenney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Associate discount

Job summary

Nautica is seeking an Associate CAD Designer in New York to create trend-forward prints and patterns for multiple classifications. You will partner with Design Directors, Production, Graphics, and Colorists to translate concepts into production-ready CAD formats, while ensuring brand alignment with seasonal themes.

Applicants should have 4 years in textile/graphic design and a 4-year art degree, with strong Adobe Suite skills and familiarity with Kaledo.

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience in textile/graphic design and a 4-year art degree or equivalent.
• Proficiency with textile/graphic design software; Adobe Suite preferred; familiarity with Kaledo 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

• Collaborate with Nautica CAD team to create original print and pattern for seasonal color and concept that is 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

Adobe Suite

Textile/graphic design experience

Education

4-year art degree or equivalent

Tools

Kaledo

Job description

Nautica is seeking an Associate CAD Designer in New York to create trend-forward prints and patterns for multiple classifications. You will partner with Design Directors, Production, Graphics, and Colorists to translate concepts into production-ready CAD formats, while ensuring brand alignment with seasonal themes.

Applicants should have 4 years in textile/graphic design and a 4-year art degree, with strong Adobe Suite skills and familiarity with Kaledo.