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PREMIER BRANDS GROUP HOLDINGS

Iconic by Nature, Exceptional by Design

Premier Brands Group Holdings, A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Design

Driven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading, global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women’s apparel, and jewelry.

Premier Brands Group is comprised of three distinct businesses that create top-tier brands for the discerning consumer. One Jeanswear Group designs and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label Jeanswear throughout North America.

An apparel industry leader for 30+ years, The Kasper Group has remained committed to excellence in offering iconic brands and relevant womenswear designs.

The Jewelry Group has a 20+ year legacy of developing, sourcing and selling elevated fashion jewelry pieces, with a design-centric point of view.

Our legacy is rooted in our rich portfolio of the most covetable denim, apparel, jewelry and accessories brands in the world. Each respective group is Iconic by Nature and Exceptional by Design

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a CAD Designer. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Produce artwork on a seasonal basis that maintains the aesthetic in print design and that is technically ready for production.
• Create/edit electronic versions of prints as directed by Design; adjust pattern; adjust colors/ colorways; put in repeat.
• Minimize impact on development time and thereby cost through timely and accurate execution of CAD artwork.
• Develop close working relationship with Design to understand color story, feel, direction of designated brand and season, and interpret this direction in the print/ artwork
• Execute digital layouts of embellishment, knit stitch patterns, and other design elements.
• Re-color original artwork to fit into seasonal color palettes
• Re-design and adjust original artwork to create well balanced designs
• Match seasonal color palettes within CAD system for a true representation of color for color cards and artwork
• Submit technical repeats for print production
• Confer with Art Department and Design management on how to improve quality of work product; and reduce cycle time
• Develop best practices on which software tool to use for which tasks; research and recommend new software for the CAD system
• Maintain a reference library
• Research and create designs that can be interpreted for the core customer
• Daily interaction with Designers - for print and other digital artwork/ exchange of information, service delivery
• Planning- create minibodies (service delivery)
• Design/Sales- for samples adjusted for showroom (Sprayed or handpainted or otherwise corrected)
• Tech Design/Marking & Grading: for repeats/pattern adjustment when Design needs specific placement; to maximize yield.
• Partner with other members of department, as well as Design, to ensure best possible support for Design
• Quality of artwork/ prints as defined by approval by Design after first cycle; minimal amount of rework
• Quantity of work accomplished: number of prints completed daily/weekly

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associates or Bachelors degree – fashion preferred
• Minimum 5 years related experience necessary
• Understanding of textiles and printing
• Knowledge of pattern layout (markers) preferred
• Knowledge of wash/ watercolor techniques for best color blending preferred
• Experience with CAD software such as Nedgraphics, Lectra, Digifab, Photoshop, Illustrator and/or others
• Strong communication skills a must
• Must be creative and motivated
• Strong color sense
• Heavy use of computer, tablet, mouse, pen; printers.
• Sit minimum of 2/3 of day.

An EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.