Cad Artist, DKNY Sportswear

The CAD Artist plays a crucial role in creating detailed drawings and art work translating conceptual ideas into precise and accurate digital representations that reflects brand esthetics and design integrity.

As a CAD artist, you will be responsible for producing detailed and accurate computer-generated drawings based on conceptual designs, sketches, or specifications provided by the design / creative team.

Reporting to :

Vice President Graphic Design

Brand / Product Focus :

DKNY Sportswear

Location (On-Site) :

New York City, Midtown Manhattan Fashion District

Key Accountabilities :

• Partner with design teams to create concept, color, prints and graphic direction consistent with brand esthetics and DNA.
• Interpret current trends to create original artwork for DKNY Sportswear
• Develop and refine the artistic vision for design creative concept.t
• Research current trends in print design and color
• Prepare artwork packages for development overseas, send, and monitor progress, partner with production and design teams on artwork placement.
• Design all over, engineered and placement prints.
• Color match, generate and update digital color palettes.
• Color all artwork to seasonal palette specifications; create repeats of prints.
• Scan, clean and create repeats from purchased art work.
• Color separate and prepare detail artwork packages for factory.
• Communicate with the overseas offices and vendors.
• Follow and comply with development calendars ensuring all deadlines are met

Education and Experience :

• 3-5 years of experience in a Cad or Print design
• Knowledge of print techniques / manufacturing process

Skills and Behaviors :

• Excellent sense of color and understanding of layout
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, photoshop and Kaledo
• Understanding of mill practices / textile design / print techniques
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. www.g-iii.comG-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create.

We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands.

With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J.

GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more.

G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.

The pay range for this position is : $75K per year - $90K per year.

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.