Assistant CAD Artist

Job Title

Assistant Print Developer

Assists with print and colorway development using CAD software. This includes prints, embroideries & yarn-dyes. Creates and distributes artwork documentation for presentations, production, and sourcing support materials. Liaison with Designers, Product Managers, Merchants, Color Team & CAD Manager.

Supports Print Development Process:

• Cleans and colors separate artwork
• Develops print repeats & colorways
• Chooses off-palette color standards from various libraries to be used within prints
• Communicates print information to vendors as needed (ie: sending files via FTP overseas, answering any questions that may arise and making any artwork tweaks when necessary.)
• Manipulates and create prints to fit with the J Jill aesthetic

Compile Presentation CAD Boards:

• Creates seasonal CAD boards for design presentation.
• Updates CAD boards with all information from various teams – Pricing, descriptions, fabric info, etc...
• Executes revisions to sketches & colors as needed
• Inputs all artwork, textures, stitches, and weaves into silhouettes.

Works with the CAD team to prepare seasonal presentation materials (ie: CAD Boards, Mood Images, Color Palettes & Presentation Packets.)

Works with the CAD team to build, match and name the color palette each season, color matching to various color libraries.

• Matches color output of the CAD printer for each seasonal palette. Maintaining various digital palettes in Kaledo, Photoshop, Illustrator & PLM.
• Enters detailed color information into PLM to be distributed to all vendors for ordering purposes.

Assists in placing seasonal color orders with each standard supplier.

• Maintains all CAD supplies. (ie: printer ink, paper, cardstock, etc.)
• Creates purchase orders and submit all invoices

• Bonus eligible
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off.
• Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance.
• Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
• Associate resource groups.

• Required Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Kaledo, Photoshop & Illustrator
• Knowledge of fabric and color used in apparel design
• Hand painting & Illustration skills a plus
• Must have a strong balance of technical and creative strengths
• Detail oriented
• Extremely organized

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CAD Design
• Minimum 2 years' experience preferred, preferably in CAD design

At J.Jill, we're redefining what it means to dress and live with ease. As a women-led, Boston-based lifestyle brand with 200+ stores nationwide, we design thoughtful, inspired apparel and accessories that celebrate the totality of all women. We're entering an exciting chapter of growth — expanding our footprint, reaching new customers, and deepening long-standing relationships. We're seeking bold thinkers and doers to join us.

With competitive pay and benefits, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a real impact, this is more than a job, it's an opportunity to bring our ethos keep it simple, make it matter to life in new and inspiring ways.

Min USD $30.00/Hr.

Mid USD $31.00/Yr.