About us
Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots, relationships are the key to our business; we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking, and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.
Our Associate CAD Artist is a key contributor and works closely with fellow team members to help create Talbots artwork, including but not limited to digitizing and reworking vendor/vintage artwork and creating original prints, jacquards, and yarn dyes. The Associate CAD Artist is also responsible for being a team contributor to the execution of technical print packages for overseas factory pass-off, seasonal color palettes, printer maintenance, and the point person for a product category to help in its areas specific yarn dye requests.
The starting salary range is $65,000 - $70,000.
What We Offer:
Growth! Here at Talbots, our goal is to give you the opportunities to grow with us. Our Performance Feedback Program allows for healthy career conversations and goal setting throughout the year.
Condensed Work Week! If we have no work obligations and have fulfilled our 40-hour week, our Life-Work balance approach allows for us to start our weekend at 1 PM on Fridays.
Complete Benefit Package! Our benefits kick off the first day of the month after your start date! Discover more about our full benefits package here. We have competitive time off, including paid time to volunteer within the community.
Merchandise Discounts! Our associates receive 50% off Talbots and select Haven Well Within brand items. Additionally, you may also be eligible for discounts at the brands across KnitWell Group.
What You’ll Do:
Limited ownership and responsibility to design category– participate in print framework meetings, execute CAD requests, assist in setting up “action” meetings, and assist in daily email correspondence for particular category.
Produce artwork on a seasonal basis that maintains the Talbots aesthetic. Create and edit new print and pattern, re-work archived prints, alter and digitize vintage fabrics, and create seasonal colorways based on direction from manager.
Assist Designers on print development by classifications to meet expectations and deadlines.
Assist in the preparation of artwork package for production ready standards; uploading files for cross-functional review.
Assist in departmental maintenance such as printer maintenance, file archiving and maintenance; maintain layout library and flat library.
Assist and follow through in troubleshooting printers and computer software when needed.
Assist in creating and maintaining seasonal palettes.
Daily communication to cross-functional partners.
Adjust to changing business needs as well to changing time & action calendar.
Who You Are:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Intermediate level CAD skills in Adobe Suite and Lectra Kaledo Suite
Attention to detail with a color sense
Good organizational and communication skills
Knowledge of print and textile design; including yarn dyes, knits, and print repeats
Candidate must excel in productivity (ability to follow time & action calendar), organizational (file and project management), and communication skills (interdepartmental)
Minimum 2-4 years industry experience; preferably in women’s fashion/apparel
Location: New York Office
Position Type: Regular/Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.
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