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Job Overview

The Assistant CAD Designer is responsible for all aspects of CAD Design, including developing prints, color combinations, stripes, graphics, embellishments, jacquards, and plaids for each season. They support the Senior CAD Designer/Senior Designer in executing a strategic vision with a customer-centric approach while meeting sales and profit objectives. This role requires leveraging technical expertise to identify opportunities and develop product assortments. Key aspects include collaboration, taking ownership of business outcomes, and achieving results. The Assistant CAD Designer excels in swiftly evaluating and phasing out outdated approaches that no longer align with the strategy. They are known for their visionary approach, speed, organization, and accuracy in design execution.

What You Will Do

Skills You Will Need

Textile Design: Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software to create prints, color combinations, stripes, graphics, embellishments, jacquards, and plaids for seasonal collections

Trend Research: Ability to conduct research and analysis on current fashion trends, focusing on prints, colorways, embellishments, graphics, and new ornamental treatments to inform design decisions

Color Sense/Print Sense: Strong ability to perceive and differentiate colors and prints, essential for creating harmonious and appealing design compositions

Graphic Design: Capability to create and manipulate graphics, logos, and other visual elements using design software, ensuring they align with brand aesthetics and marketing objectives

Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge and skills in technical aspects of fabric simulations (wovens, knits, foils), understanding their properties and suitability for different design applications

Pattern Development: Proficiency in developing and refining patterns, including proper repeats, to ensure quality and consistency in production

Creative Problem-Solving: Ability to creatively approach challenges in design, finding innovative solutions that meet aesthetic and functional requirements

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate design concepts and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners

Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to maintain file structures, manage project timelines, and handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Adaptability: Capacity to adapt to changing trends, priorities, and project requirements while maintaining high standards of design quality and execution

Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail in all aspects of design, from initial concept development to final execution, ensuring accuracy and alignment with design specifications

Relationship Building: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with vendors, internal stakeholders, and industry contacts to facilitate collaboration and achieve design goals

Resilience: Resilience and persistence in facing challenges and setbacks, maintaining motivation and focus to achieve design objectives and meet project deadlines

Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated on industry trends, new technologies, and design techniques to continuously improve skills and design capabilities

What We Can Offer You

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.

Some additional benefits we offer include:

• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
• Tuition reimbursement

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About Us

This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.

Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!

This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. 

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This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.