Assistant CAD Artist

Job Number: 24189

Position Title: Assistant CAD Artist

External Description:

Our Assistant 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 Assistant 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, and printer maintenance. 

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 1pm 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.

The starting salary range is $50,000 - $60,000. 

 What You’ll Do:

• 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 team and manager.
• Assist in the preparation of artwork packages for production ready standards, uploading files for cross-functional review.
• Assist in departmental maintenance such as printer maintenance; maintain digital and physical artwork library.
• Assist and follow through in troubleshooting printers and computer software when needed.
• Assist in creating and maintaining seasonal color palettes.
• Daily communication to cross-functional design 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, Lectra Kaledo Suite or Ned Graphics
• 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 1+ years industry experience; preferably in women’s fashion/apparel

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Company Profile:

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, the company is 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.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

Talbots 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 race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, or any other category protected by applicable law. Talbots 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 recruiting@talbots.com. Talbots 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. Talbots will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.

PositionType_Description: Full Time

Location_formattedLocationLong: New York, New York US