Assistant CAD Designer - Juicy Couture (Arleta, CA)

Overview:
Juicy Couture, founded in 1996, has evolved into a multimillion-dollar lifestyle brand. The power duo behind the brand - co-founders and creative directors Gela Nash-Taylor and Pamela Skaist-Levy - are constantly developing new categories and widening the Juicy Couture umbrella. Originally known for the tracksuit, Juicy Couture has expanded into women's and girls' ready-to-wear apparel, shoes, swimwear, timepieces, handbags, intimates aptly named Choose Sleep, sunglasses, optic eyewear, jewelry, small leather goods, beauty products and women's fragrances. Juicy introduces a new collection called "Bird," featuring a twist on casual luxury and is created for the girl whose personality is evidenced through her cutting edge sense of style. Juicy also offers baby gear and a wide array of doggie accessories for the savvy puppy. Additionally, Juicy signed a license agreement with Maclaren Stroller in 2008. Juicy Couture currently has 61 retail locations across the U.S. and is set to expand to 66 stand-alone retail stores in the U.S. by year-end 2009. Internationally, Juicy Couture retail locations can be found in Italy, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (Dubai); in 2009, a new retail location will open in London on Bruton Street and 10 new stores will open in Asia, totaling 27 retail locations overseas and 93 retail locations worldwide.


Responsibilities:
• Works closely with CAD Designer team and handles issues of high complexity.
• Acts as a technical resource for CAD and Design teams by providing in depth knowledge in all CAD areas.
• Responsible for preparing comprehensive artwork packages that comply with production ready standards, providing well-defined information necessary to achieve optimal development.
• Partners with fabric R&D and product development to assess potential technical issues before the artwork is completed.
• Responsible for proactively maintaining seasonal color palettes.
• Responsible for creating computer generated prints, yarn dyes and embellishments.
• Participates in preparation of visual displays for seasonal presentations.
• Proactively identify opportunities and recommendations for increasing workflow efficiencies.
• Perform other duties as required.


Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree in Textile Design or other related field of study
• 1-3 years related experience; fashion background a plus
• In depth knowledge of U4IA CAD system/software/printers; General PC knowledge.
• General expertise of print and textile designs, repeats, color matching and creation of colorways.
• Awareness of product development from conceptualization to finished design for textiles.
• Very strong organizational, time management and communication skills.


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