What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD and Product Development Associate - OP position at FRENCH CONNECTION?
REPORTS TO: Technical Design Manager
Summary
The CAD and Production Development Associate will work closely with our design and production team to create CAD flats, recolor prints, graphics, update design boards and print layout to fit garments for production orders.
Responsibilities
- Work with design team to create and recolor seasonal CADs.
- Prepare professional presentation boards with illustrator and photoshop.
- Research seasonal trends, themes and lab dips.
- Assist in measuring incoming samples and participation in fit sessions and taking notes.
- Review all proto samples to ensure all correct information is consistent with specs, material, trim and finishing details.
- Assist in sending out materials, reference samples, trims, and creating shipping packing slips.
- Assist in design development, sample purchase and keeping track of packages.
- Market prep in the showroom. Ensure samples arrive on time.
- Participate in cross functional meetings to review seasonal collections and take notes.
- 3 years of experience in design / CAD
- Basic understanding in pattern making and garment construction.
- Excellent eye for color and detail
- High taste level and creative ability
- Proficient in Excel, Outlook, Adobe illustrator, and Photoshop
- Great attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
- Strong follow up capability and must be an effective communicator
- Strong knowledge of garment construction and fabric/trim
- Experience in PLM system is a plus
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000