Old Navy CAD textile designer

Job Description

At Old Navy We Make Value Cool.

From day one, Old Navy was a revolution. We were something the world had never seen - fabulous, affordable fashion. We didn't take ourselves too seriously, and we broke the industry's rules. We said fashion didn't have to be just for rich people. It could be for everyone. We opened our first store in 1994 and we've been on a tear ever since. We were the fastest retailer to reach $1 billion in sales within four years and today we're one of the largest apparel brands in North America, operating more than 1000 stores across the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. Over 350 million (that's not a typo) customers cross our doors and spend over $5 billion dollars with us each year.

Under general supervision, assists the Product Development Team in creating prints and wovens by utilizing a CAD system including but not limited to creating repeats, colorways and scale variations of purchased and original artwork. Work is reviewed by director.

• Produces and edits computer generated prints, wovens, and graphics in multiple colorways and sizes for use in development and presentation boards.
• Completes all technical activities for division.
• Develops relationship/partnership with stylist for each area, building a collaborative working relationship.
• Creates and maintains seasonal color palettes.
• Maintains an organized project identification system.
• Responsible for data back-up and computer/file storage to include creating seasonal back-up on another media (e.g., tape/CD).
• May provide occasional guidance to Assistant CAD Textile Designer and/or freelancers as needed.
• Works closely with outside vendors/engineers to address technical issues as they arise.
• Performs departmental maintenance (e.g., daily upkeep of printers which can include paper and fabric printers) as needed.
• Prepares artwork package for production ready standards.
• Keeps abreast of current trends in CAD technologies.
• Works within annual departmental budget constraints.
• Constant interaction with product development team.
• Occasional interaction with outside computer vendors.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills, U4ia required. Illustrator and PhotoShop, preferred.
• General knowledge of print and textile design.
• Good sense of color application.
• Works well under pressure.
• Basic PC knowledge required.
• Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Team player with strong organizational and time management skills.
• College level coursework in computer aided design or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years experience as a Computer Aided Designer.

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Posted by Stephanie Coronado