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Assistant CAD Designer Jobs in New York, NY at Adrianna Papell Group
Company Description: The Adrianna Papell Group, established in New York in 1980, has been a leading name in women’s fashion, celebrated for over 45 years of offering stylish designs for women of all ages and body types. With two iconic brands—Adrianna Papell and Aidan Mattox—the company is present in over 30 countries and nearly 7,000 retail locations worldwide. Renowned for its exceptional fit, craftsmanship, and attention to detail, the Adrianna Papell Collections include evening and day dresses and a complete Separates Collection of knit and woven tops, sweaters, pants, skirts and jackets. The philosophy is always that there is nothing more alluring than a woman who feels beautiful, which is the foundation for our mission statement: “Wear Life Beautifully. The style destination for every woman and every occasion." For more information, please see our website at www.adriannapapell.com
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Position Description: The Adrianna Papell Group is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Assistant CAD Designer to join our dynamic Better Separates (Sportswear) Division. This role supports the Design Team by creating and maintaining all CAD artwork and designs for major retail customers while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand standards. The Assistant CAD Designer works closely with the Design Team in developing CADs and tech packs, including detailed specifications and artwork necessary for production. This role also provides day-to-day administrative and design support, helping manage multiple projects and maintain strong organization across the Team’s CAD assets. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop), a keen eye for detail, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment. Exposure to PLM systems and/or Blue Cherry is a plus but not required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Strong technical skills in Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Render body sketch CADs in print and color for buyer presentations using Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Work with Sales, Merchandising, and Design Teams to create CADs that reflect design direction and orders.
- Support Designer to create detailed and accurate tech packs in PLM.
- Review lap dips, and bulk swatches of fabric for approval.
- Communicate with vendors regarding approvals.
- Provide both creative and administrative support to the Design Team.
- Ability to multi-task, to work on multiple design and CAD projects concurrently and to meet deadlines.
Qualifications:
- BFA, Fashion or Textile Design preferred.
- Minimum of 1-3 years CAD design experience.
- Strong proficiency off Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative products – specifically Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Experience with PLM and/or Blue Cherry is a plus.
- Solid understanding of CAD design within the apparel industry.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail needed.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
- Keen eye for color and artistic detail.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for aspiring CAD professionals to develop their skills on a collaborative and creative Design Team.
Pay: $52,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
- CAD: 1 year (Required)
- Textile Design: 1 year (Required)
- Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (Required)
- Graphic design: 1 year (Required)
- Adobe Photoshop: 1 year (Required)
- Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Required)
- PLM Software : 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Adobe Creative Suite Certification (Preferred)
Location:
- New York, NY 10018 (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10018 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Assistant CAD Designer
Company: Adrianna Papell Group
Location: New York, NY
