Temporary CAD Designer

About This Role

This Temporary CAD Designer role supports the Halston Dresses and Sportswear team by creating and developing prints and graphics for seasonal collections. The position focuses on translating creative direction into production-ready artwork and collaborating with Design and Production teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Design team to create and develop original prints and graphics for Dresses and Sportswear collections
• Translate creative concepts into production-ready CAD artwork and technical layouts
• Create multiple colorways and cost-effective print layouts for bulk production
• Present seasonal color direction and print strategy alongside the Design team
• Communicate with mills to support timely development of strike-offs and sample yardage
• Review artwork from external studios and manage purchased artwork assets
• Support adherence to development calendars and seasonal deadlines
• Maintain and organize the art library and digital asset files
• Assist with the creation of sales tools and visual assets for market appointments
• Support copyright tracking and manage studio invoice documentation

Requirements

• 7+ years of CAD design experience within women's fashion
• Strong background in textile design and print development
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
• Strong eye for color, pattern, and composition with high attention to detail
• Understanding of mill processes, textile printing techniques, and production workflows
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating cross-functionally

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of CAD design experience within women’s fashion, preferably in Dresses, Sportswear, or Contemporary apparel, with a strong background in textile design and print development.

Nice to Have

• Experience working within high-SKU volume environments

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits