Dreamwear is a leading wholesale intimate apparel and sleepwear company working with brands such as Danskin, Nautica, Juicy Couture, Marilyn Monroe, and Laura Ashley. We are seeking a Senior CAD & Emerging Technology Artist to join our team.
The ideal candidate is forward thinking and passionate about creating high-quality design visuals. This role requires strong expertise in Photoshop and Illustrator, along with a curiosity and openness to exploring emerging design technologies, including AI-driven platforms that can enhance and evolve our creative workflow.
Please be able to execute on these essential responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor more junior CAD Artists by managing workload distribution, reviewing output, and fostering professional growth within the team.
- Create complex flat sketches using Photoshop and Illustrator with a high level of accuracy, detail, and efficiency.
- Digitize lace and render realistic textures using a mixture of Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Oversee and manage departmental projects in the absence of the Cad Manager, 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 improve departmental processes, workflows, and efficiencies, including exploration of emerging design technologies.
- Provide guidance on product knowledge, rendering techniques, and problem-solving strategies.
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships through clear communication, collaboration, and solution-oriented thinking.
Job Requirements & Qualifications:
- 6+ years of relevant experience
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, with the majority of work executed in Photoshop
- Experience with CLO3D or familiarity with emerging design technologies and AI-driven platforms is preferred, but not required
- Apparel industry experience required: need an understanding of fabrics, trims, garment construction, and digital sketching
- Keen eye for color/proportion and details; must be able to self-evaluate your own work
- Meticulous with strong organizational skills within in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Please provide a portfolio or examples of work with your resume.
Compensation details: 85000-105000 Yearly Salary
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