Associate Designer - Women's CAD

POSITION SUMMARY:
Support the CAD team on all aspects of product lifecycle with a strong focus in Plaids

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
•    Assist and support the preparation of CAD presentations for seasonal/milestone meetings 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 
•    Work with cross-functional partners 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 Assistant to Maintain library of seasonal patterns and prints 
•    Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    BA Degree in Design or Textile Design (or equivalent experience in CAD Design)
•    At least 2-4 years of related print and pattern design experience
•    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 
•    Experience with CAD systems (Kaledo) required 
•    Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop required 
•    Ability to act as liaison between many departments: excellent communication and analytic skills*LI-AB1