FourthFLOOR Fashion CAD Designer (NYC)

fourthFLOOR fashion has freelance opportunities available with some of the biggest names in the business. We have a high demand for skilled FREELANCE CAD Designers to act as the technical resource for a Design team and provide in-depth expert knowledge in all CAD areas.

Responsibilities:
- Work closely with CAD Manager, Design Director, fabric R&D and product development to assess and handle potential technical issues
- Work closely with Merchandisers for creating seasonal catalog
- Create computer generated prints and yarn dyes for all categories and colorways
- Present CAD ideas to the Design team
- Prepare artwork packages that comply with production ready standards
- Responsible for proactively maintaining seasonal color Palettes
- Proactively identify opportunities and recommendations for increasing workflow efficiencies

Qualifications:
- 4-year degree in Textile Design or related field
- 3-5 years related experience; fashion background a plus
- In-depth knowledge of Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator system/software/printers and CAD software (NED Graphics preferred)
- General expertise of print and textile designs, repeats, color matching and creation of colorways
- Awareness of product development from conceptualization to finished design for textiles
- Strong organizational, time management and communication skills

To apply, please send resume to nyfreelance@fourthfloorfashion.com.

• Compensation: $60-65K
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Posted by Kris Iringan