CAD Artist

Location: New York

About us LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them. We empower women to find their authentic self-expression because feeling like yourself is always in style.

Here at LOFT, we're busy styling the careers and supporting the lives of everyday optimists just like you. Express your authentic self and experience endless inspiration, all while enjoying the opportunities and benefits that help you get the most from your career, life, and wardrobe.

About the role

This CAD Artist role is a great opportunity for a creative textile designer to bring original patterns, prints, colorways, and seasonal artwork to life for a brand-focused product assortment. The position partners closely with Design to translate concept and color direction into polished CAD artwork, production-ready repeats, and compelling presentation materials. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys blending creativity with technical execution while working across multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The impact you can have 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 (contemporary and vintage). 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

Develop pattern repeats and produce alternate color ways for developed prints and plaids

Provide production ready artwork for internal and external partners

Creates print boards for presentation seasonally and updates them accordingly.

Collaborates with cross functional team to assist with accessories design, including developing artwork for scarves, wraps and sleep.

Organizing and prioritizing multiple projects to meet established deadlines.

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.

You’ll bring to the roleBA Degree in Design or Textile Design3-5 years of experience in Textile Design with strong sense of textile development process from conceptualization to finished design

Detail oriented, with strong organizational, time management and communication skills

Knowledge of repeat patterns, textile printing, yarn dye reproduction

Strong sense of color for the creation of colorways

Experience with Ned Graphics preferred

Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop required

Strong creative ability

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

Benefits You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select Knit Well Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.

Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.

A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.
* Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Time off – paid time off & holidays
* The target salary range for this role is: $85,000 - $90,000

Hybrid:
This position works in a hybrid model, with required days worked in the LOFT office location in New York, NY as defined by business needs.
* Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.#LI-CS3

Location:

Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036

Position Type:

Regular/Full time Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a…