CAD Artist
Brand: WH|BM
Location: Corporate - Fort Myers, FL
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Job Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The CAD Designer opportunity and objective is to continuously create and develop unique prints and patterns that are brand appropriate while being modern and trend right and will elevate the brand and set it apart from the other brands. In addition, the print and pattern should work together across all classifications as an imaginative, cohesive statement that reinforces the seasonal mood and direction. The designer will be a part of a fun, energetic, and highly creative team that will play an integral role in the White House½Black Market.
 
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Responsible for all print and pattern development on CAD system which includes working from original art, vintage art, creating art and color combinations related to seasonal color palette and direction.
  • Maintain an acute awareness of fashion trends and direction as it relates to print, pattern and fabrics, and how it relates to silhouette.
  • Work with CAD team to research and put together seasonal and monthly Print Mood Boards and concepts.
  • Work with Director and Design team to research and put together seasonal mood boards and concepts.
  • Work with individual designers to create and develop pattern work specific to their areas in keeping with the approved seasonal mood and direction.
  • Coordinate and manage workload as it relates to driving the T&A.
  • Execute key creative elements required for pattern packages to go to vendors which include artwork, pattern repeat, color separations, embellishment detail and direction, and fabric and finishing information.
  • Communicate on a daily basis with Sr. CAD Designer, Manager, Director, Designers, key Merchants and key Production team members as it relates to the T&A and the design and execution of the product.
  • Assist other team members when workload is heavy within the department.
  • Travel: Bi-annual travel to Seasonal Print and Pattern shows in New York (i.e., Directions) and to do pattern research with original art and vintage pattern resources. Bi-annual travel for store visits and Miami shopping.
COMPETENCIES:
  • Comfort Around Higher Management           
Can deal comfortably with more senior managers; can present to more senior managers without undue tension and nervousness; understands how senior managers think and work; can determine the best way to get things done with them by talking their language and responding to their needs; can craft approaches likely to be seen as appropriate and positive.             
 
  • Composure                             
Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn't show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.   
 
  • Conflict Management                        
Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; reads situations quickly; good at focused listening; can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably; can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise.    
 
  • Creativity                               
Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.                           
 
  • Customer Focus                                  
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.                        
 
  • Dealing with Ambiguity                                 
Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
                       
  • Decision Quality                                
Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.  
 
  • Drive for Results                                  
Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.                  
 
  • Process Management                        
Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can't; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.         
           
  • Self-Development                               
Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself; understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches; works to deploy strengths; works on compensating for weakness and limits.     
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 4-Year College Degree Preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in retail print and pattern CAD design, preferred
  • Excellent taste level and color sense suitable for designers like Dolce & Gabanna, Michael Kors, Robert Cavalli, Donna Karan, etc.
  • Love for creating print and pattern that defines a brand
  • Complete knowledge of bulk production requirements and restrictions
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Highly proficient Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator programs, and literate in Microsoft Office. NedGraphics, preferred
  • Detail oriented, self-motivated, creative problem solver
  • Management and leadership skills
 
 

 

 

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