Indigo is a New York City-based Industry leader in affordable modern Luxury Home textiles in North America and globally . We are looking for a self-motivated, creative Textile CAD designer who can bring their vision to our product line.
The Textile CAD Designer will work closely with the Design Director and design team on creating original art, manipulating existing art and building out collections for a range of categories in the soft home textiles industry. Will also have responsibility of meeting with few clients to present art and manage the client's artwork needs.
Job Functions:
- Research print inspiration references through market, online and archives
- Create original prints from scratch and/or through manipulation of existing artwork or branding elements for multiple product categories
- Prepare beautiful presentations featuring mapping of art for all categories- Bedding, Pillow, Shower Curtain, Pet, Window, sheets, etc.
- Clean and color separate and create repeats for the artwork
- Create fresh, desirable and brand appropriate colorways of prints
- Create CADs of prints for in-house presentations
- Ensure digital presentation boards are updated with most accurate art and information.
- Organize digital files in shared folders
- Work proactively according to development calendar, to stay ahead of timelines
- Discuss priorities with Design Director and manage work schedule to achieve daily and weekly goals
- Partner with cross-functional departments within design, product development, and weekly meetings with merchandising,
- Research and design for Soft Textile collection, from initial concept to production
- Collaborates with Customers to create design and presentations based on their direction.
- Prepare art files for factories
Requirements
- 5+ years of textile design work experience, in Home textile &/or apparel market
- Degree in Textile Design, or related field
- Excellent CAD skills
- Highly-developed taste level and excellent color sense
- Must be highly proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop user, additional proficiency in Ned Graphics a plus
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate as a team player
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task and adapt to change
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented – excellent calendar adherence and ownership
- Excellent time management skills
- Understanding and enthusiastic.
Skills:
- Good sense of color is required.
- Textile print and technical knowledge
- Excellent time management, Strong communications skills and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to establish good relationships with key parties and department staff.
Please submit Portfolio with application. Applications without portfolios will not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: TBD
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Experience:
- Textile + Print Design: 4 years (Preferred)
- Adobe photoshop
- Illustrator
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Experience:
- Textile Design: 4 years (Preferred)
- Adobe photoshop: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person