CAD Artist

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.

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.

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
• Create prints through original work or purchased files (contemporary and vintage), cleaning and placing prints into production size repeats
• Execute color separations
• Create artwork 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
• Create print boards for presentation seasonally and update them accordingly
• Collaborate with cross-functional team to assist with accessories design, including developing artwork for scarves, wraps, and sleep
• Organize and prioritize multiple projects to meet established deadlines
• Match color standards to printed output from high-end color copier and Epson printers
• Maintain accurate seasonal color palette in Nedgraphics
• Coordinate with Technology team to meet appropriate equipment needs for operation and maintenance of CAD department
• Maintain CAD supplies – reordering when needed

Requirements

• BA Degree in Design or Textile Design
• 3-5 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 NedGraphics preferred
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop required
• Strong creative ability
• Self-starter, can work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies
• Support for individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands
• Culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support communities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(K)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off & holidays

Pay

The target salary range for this role is $85,000 - $90,000.

Schedule

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.

Location: Times Square Tower, New York, NY 10036. Position type: Regular/Full time.