Assistant CAD Designer

Job Description

About Macy’s Inc.

Macy’s Inc. is a company dedicated to creating a brighter future with bold representation for all. They believe in respecting and investing in each individual, fostering growth, pride, and satisfaction. This translates into a diverse and enriching environment where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, resulting in a wider array of ideas and energy for everyone to benefit from.

Job Description: Assistant CAD Designer

Mission: To support the Senior CAD Designer/Senior Designer in executing a strategic vision with a customer-centric approach, meeting sales and profit objectives. This role requires leveraging technical expertise to identify opportunities and develop product assortments.

Key Responsibilities:

In-Season Forecasting:

• Assist the Senior CAD Designer/Senior Designer in trend research for Seasonal Prep + Concept milestone meetings, focusing on prints, colorways, embellishments, graphics, and new ornamental treatments.
• Collaborate on in-season print/pattern changes based on sales, margin, and turn forecasts in partnership with the Product Development and Buying Team.
• Recommend print/pattern assortments to key resources and management.
• Identify key prints/patterns for each classification.
• Adhere to the seasonal time and action calendar.

Assortment Vision, Strategy & Selection:

• Aid the Senior CAD Designer/Senior Designer in designing and developing colorways, prints, and fabric simulations (wovens, knits, foils).
• Recolor and design prints, jacquards, embroidery, embellishments, yarn dyes, and graphics.
• Scan and clean up prints to assist vendors in executing the proper number of screens.
• Assist in creating proper repeats of patterns.
• Prepare print boards and set up presentations and markets.
• Design graphics for prints, logos, etc.
• Assist in designing companion prints.
• Conduct competitive shopping for trend and research development.

Administrative Tasks:

• Maintain and organize file structures within the brand for both external and internal partners using SharePoint and PLM.
• Process and save print studio files.

Overseas/Domestic Vendors, Marketing, Product Integrity, & Technical Design:

• Maintain an industry presence to foster connections, identify new business opportunities, and generate ideas for Macy’s.
• Represent and support the Macy’s brand while building and maintaining relationships.
• Communicate extensively with design and product teams.
• Collaborate with overseas and domestic vendors.
• Regularly communicate with design and product management teams.
• Communicate daily with overseas offices to share print/pattern development information.
• Assist the Senior CAD Designer/Senior Designer in selecting and approving patterns, scale, and colors.
• Utilize design software programs for style, color, and pattern development.
• Identify print opportunities and provide suggestions.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.

Required Skills:

• CAD Design: Proficiency in CAD software to create prints, color combinations, stripes, graphics, embellishments, jacquards, and plaids.
• Trend Research: Ability to conduct research and analysis on current fashion trends, focusing on prints, colorways, embellishments, graphics, and new ornamental treatments.
• Color Sense/Print Sense: Strong ability to perceive and differentiate colors and prints.
• Graphic Design: Capability to create and manipulate graphics, logos, and other visual elements.
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of fabric simulations (wovens, knits, foils).
• Pattern Development: Proficiency in developing and refining patterns.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Ability to find innovative solutions that meet aesthetic and functional requirements.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to manage project timelines and handle multiple tasks.
• Adaptability: Capacity to adapt to changing trends, priorities, and project requirements.
• Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail in all aspects of design.
• Relationship Building: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with vendors, internal stakeholders, and industry contacts.
• Resilience: Resilience and persistence in facing challenges and setbacks.
• Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated on industry trends, new technologies, and design techniques.

Ideal Candidate:

• Dedicated to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 1-3 years of direct experience.
• Experience in retail or design internships preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and benefits rooted in principles of equity.
• Performance incentives and annual merit review.
• Merchandise discounts.
• Health and Wellness Benefits.
• Retirement Savings Plan with 401k match opportunity.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Resources for continuous learning, career growth, and leadership development.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) and give-back/volunteer opportunities.
• Empowerment and autonomy to perform impactful work with tangible results.