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About us

Ann Taylor embodies and celebrates the spirit, heritage, and confidence of American women leading the lives they love. Since its beginnings, Ann Taylor has been committed to providing women with everything they need to feel inspired and motivated as they navigate their multifaceted lives. Our effortlessly polished styles are thoughtfully designed to go anywhere—from the office to special occasions (and everywhere in between).

Discover a culture centered on empowering employees, with access to industry leaders and tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Ready to join us?

About the role

The CAD Artist will be a creative print and pattern creator who has an eye for detail and is highly talented in the development of original prints. They will be responsible for the design and production of art, colorways, and repeats for seasonal print and pattern development.

The impact you can have

• Collaborate with Design on the visualization, presentation, and communication of pattern concepts through CAD artwork.

• Translate pattern and color direction into artwork appropriate for the brand.

• Develop original artwork by hand and create complex layouts and placements.

• Create prints through original work or purchased files (contemporary and vintage).

• Execute color separations. Artwork must be created for design production with technical specs as well as for visual presentations.

• Develop color ways for designed prints and patterns.

• Provide production ready artwork in rotary size repeats and panels for internal and external partners.

• Create print boards for seasonal presentations and update them accordingly.

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to assist with sweater development and accessories design, including developing artwork for scarves, wraps and sleep.

• Organize and prioritize multiple projects to meet established deadlines.

• Coordinate with Technology team to meet appropriate equipment needs for operation and maintenance of CAD department.

You’ll bring to the role

• BA Degree in Design or Textile Design

• 5-7 years of experience in Textile Design with strong understanding of the textile development process from conceptualization to finished design.

• Strong creative ability in original print creation.

• Ability to paint by hand and work on complex allover layouts and placements.

• In depth knowledge of technical repeat limitations, textile printing, yarn dye reproduction.

• Strong sense of color for the creation of print and pattern colorways.

• Expert knowledge of Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop required.

• Experience with NedGraphics preferred.

• Detail oriented, with strong organizational, time management and communication skills.

• Self-starter, can work independently with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.

• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.  

• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities. * 

• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)* 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Time off – paid time off & holidays*

• The target salary range for this role is: $90,000 - $94,000*

• Hybrid:  This position works in a hybrid model, with required days worked in the  Ann Taylor office location in New York, NY as defined by business needs.

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

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Location:

Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company 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 sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company 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 myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company 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. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.