Senior CAD Artist (Intimate Apparel)
Dreamwear · New York, NY · 2 mo ago
Art & CreativeFull-time
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