Job Type Full-time Description The Kids Sleepwear CAD Artist plays a crucial role in bringing imaginative designs to life, focusing on creating visually engaging and age-appropriate sleepwear collections. This position involves developing detailed technical drawings and CADs that reflect current trends while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards for children's apparel. The artist collaborates closely with designers and product developers to translate creative concepts into practical designs, paying close attention to color, fabric, and print details. A keen understanding of the children's market, combined with excellent technical skills in design software, is essential for delivering innovative and commercially viable sleepwear options. The role requires excellent time management, communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, making it perfect for a motivated team player with a passion for fashion. Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Art Department to create textile designs, including all-over prints, placement prints, screen prints, embroideries, and woven patterns (plaids, stripes, jacquards). Scan and refine bought artwork, and create repeats to factory specifications
- Assist in the creation of line sheets and CADs
- Sketch garment designs as needed
- Work across brands to deliver artwork that aligns with brand identities, while adhering to individual needs and deadlines
- Research and interpret print and textile trends effectively
- Proactively support all members of the Design team, fostering business relationships for successful product outcomes
- Respond to requests promptly and efficiently
- Provide assistance with the artwork archive system as needed
Requirements
- Degree in Textile Arts, Fashion Design, or Graphic Design, with 2+ years of experience in Photoshop and Illustrator
- 2+ years of experience using Photoshop and Illustrator
- Strong knowledge of the commercial fabric printing process, including repeats, color separations, and factory limitations
- Familiarity with PLM (preferred but not required)
- Understanding of copyright issues in textile design, including reworking bought art to meet legal requirements
- Excellent color and print sensibility, with a keen eye for fashion and detail
- Proven ability to deliver commercially viable designs in a fast-paced environment
- Highly motivated, passionate, and results-oriented
- Strong time management and prioritization skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible and creative problem solver
- Proactive team player with a strong sense of accountability
Hybrid Work Schedule 4 days a week in the office, 1 day work from home New York Pay Rate $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 We strive to hire and nurture amazing talent. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment. Company Overview 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. Diversity Vision Statement 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. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination based on their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.