CAD Artist - Ann Taylor Factory

About the Position

The CAD Artist will have a creative outlook and be responsible for the design and production of original art, colorways, and repeats for seasonal pattern and print development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design on the visualization, presentation, and communication of pattern concepts through CAD artwork

• Translate pattern and color direction to interpret into artwork appropriate for the brand and client

• Creating prints through original work or purchased files. Cleaning and placing prints into production size repeats. Executes color separations. Artwork must be created for design production with technical specs as well as for visual presentations

• 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

• Releasing artwork to vendors for development with clear and concise information for production

• Provide production ready artwork for internal and external partners

• Manages accurate color chips and CADs seasonally within our online systems as well as print boards for presentation.

• Matching color standards to printed output from high-end color copier and Epson printers. Maintaining accurate seasonal color palette in Nedgraphics.

• Coordinate with Technology team to meet appropriate equipment needs for operation and maintenance of CAD department. Maintains CAD supplies – reordering when needed.

• Maintain library of seasonal patterns and prints

• Collaborates with cross functional team to create and manage artwork for scarves and accessories department.

• Organizing and prioritizing multiple projects to meet established deadlines.

Requirements

• BA Degree in Design or Textile Design

• 3-5 years experience in Textile Design with strong sense of textile development process from conceptualization to finished design

• Knowledge of repeat patterns, textile printing, yarn dye reproduction

• Experience with a range of textile media

• Strong sense of color for the creation of colorways

• Ability to match colors accurately for print and screen

• Experience with NedGraphics required

• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop required

• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills

• Strong creative ability

• Self-starter, can work independently with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.

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The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.