Senior CAD Artist (Intimate Apparel)

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor more junior CAD Artists by managing workload distribution, reviewing output, and elevating overall quality standards.
• Create detailed, production-accurate digital flats and garment renderings using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Digitally render fabrics, lace, trims, and construction details with realism and precision.
• Partner closely with Design to translate concepts into retail-ready presentation materials.
• Ensure all visuals accurately reflect garment construction, fit intent, fabrication, and brand positioning.
• Oversee and manage departmental projects, ensuring deadlines are met and priorities are clearly communicated.
• Review and approve work completed by more junior CAD Artists to ensure consistency, accuracy, and brand alignment.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance workflow efficiencies, including exploration of 3D tools and AI-supported design technologies.
• Contribute to the evolution of Dreamwear’s digital visualization capabilities.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in apparel digital design, technical flats, or product visualization.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (significant execution in Photoshop).
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabric behavior, trims, and apparel development processes.
• Experience with CLO3D or other 3D apparel visualization tools is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to balance speed and precision in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Keen eye for color & proportion; must be self-directed, detail-oriented, and comfortable providing constructive feedback.
• Please provide a portfolio or examples of work with your resume. Be sure that it includes demonstration of some or all of the below:
  • Colorway execution
  • Garment renderings
  • Fabric/lace texture rendering
  • 3D apparel visualization (if applicable)
  • Buyer presentation boards or line sheets