CAD Designer, Dresses

CAD Designer

Department: Jessica Howard Dresses

Employment Type: Full-time

Location (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District

About G-III Apparel Group | www.g-iii.com

G-III Apparel Group is a global leader in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing. With a diverse portfolio of owned and licensed brands, we bring trend-driven product to market with speed, scale, and operational excellence. Our entrepreneurial culture and strong global partnerships allow us to deliver high-quality fashion while driving growth across categories and channels.

Key Responsibilities

Print Design & Artwork Development

• Partner with the Design team to create and develop original prints and graphics for Dresses
• Translate creative concepts into production-ready CAD artwork and technical layouts.
• Create multiple colorways and cost-effective print layouts for bulk production.
• Present seasonal color direction and print strategy alongside the Design team.

Production Support & Vendor Coordination

• Communicate with mills to support timely development of strike-offs and sample yardage.
• Review artwork from external studios and manage purchased artwork assets.
• Support adherence to development calendars and seasonal deadlines.

Creative Operations & Market Support

• Maintain and organize the art library and digital asset files.
• Assist with the creation of sales tools and visual assets for market appointments.
• Support copyright tracking and manage studio invoice documentation.

Qualifications

Experience & Education

• Minimum of 5+ years of CAD design experience within women’s fashion, preferably in Dresses, Sportswear, or Contemporary apparel.
• Strong background in textile design and print development.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong eye for color, pattern, and composition with high attention to detail.
• Understanding of mill processes, textile printing techniques, and production workflows.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating cross-functionally.
• Experience working within high-SKU volume environments preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Part-time schedule (approximately 20 hours per week)
• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized fashion organization
• Collaborative and creative studio environment
• Exposure to cross-functional design and production teams

Compensation

Salary Range: $75,000 – $80,000 per hour

This compensation range represents a good-faith estimate and is provided in accordance with the New York City Salary Transparency Law. Final hourly rate will be based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

G-III Apparel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.