Freelance CAD Graphic Designer

Potential opportunity to go temp to full-time.

Responsibilities

• Create skillfully executed CADs for boy's apparel, understanding the commercial print market
• Works with CADs - filling the bodies with all over prints, placement prints, screen prints, embroideries, and woven yarn dye patterns (plaids, stripes and jacquards). Scan and clean bought artwork, create repeats to factory specifications for apparel
• Aid in creation of CAD assortment sheets for Sales
• Research and interpret print and textile trends appropriately for each brand
• Work proactively with all members of Design, supporting and developing business relationships to ensure successful results at all levels of the product
• Turn around requests in a timely manner
• Recolor prints based on season and account needs
• Packaging & preparing artwork for production and development

Requirements

• Degree in Fashion Design or Graphic Design (apparel/accessory focus)
• 4+ years with full-time professional CAD/Graphic design experience using Photoshop, Illustrator; NedGraphics is a plus
• Capable of taking and following direction from manager
• Understanding of commercial fabric printing/production processes, including repeats, factory limitations, and color separations
• Familiarity with PLM systems (preferred)
• Knowledge of copyright related to textile design, including reworking art for legal compliance
• Strong color and print sensibility with an eye for detail
• Ability to create commercially viable designs in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management and prioritization
• Solid communication and interpersonal abilities
• Flexible, organized, and a proactive team player
• Strong accountability and commitment to delivering results

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule: 3 days a week in the office, 2 work from home
• New York Pay Rate: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00

Pay

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00

Schedule

Hybrid Work Schedule: 3 days a week in the office, 2 work from home

About the role

Golden Touch is a family owned and operated wholesale apparel manufacturer with a mission to deliver trend focused products for nearly 50 years. We produce private label brands for large mass market retailers across the globe specializing in children’s, junior, missy and women’s apparel.

Qualifications

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled.