CAD Designer - Fashion

CAD Designer - Fashion at PSI (Proteam Solutions) CAD Designer - Fashion at PSI (Proteam Solutions) in West New York, New Jersey Posted in 9 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Assistant Designer - CAD |

Intimates/Lingerie Location:

Hybrid - New York, NY A leading women's fashion retailer is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Assistant Designer to support the development of commercially viable intimates and lingerie collections. This role is ideal for an emerging design professional with a strong fashion eye, excellent technical design support skills, and a passion for product creation within a fast-paced retail environment. The Assistant Designer will play a critical role in supporting the design team through CAD development, tech pack execution, sample management, seasonal presentation preparation, and PLM/BOM organization. The ideal candidate will have strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, a solid understanding of lingerie construction, and the ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities with speed and accuracy. Key Responsibilities Support the design team in developing brand-right, commercially viable intimates and lingerie product assortments aligned with seasonal concepts and business strategies Create and maintain CADs, flat sketches, color-ups, print fills, and line sheet presentations using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign Assist with the preparation and execution of tech packs, BOMs, and PLM documentation for style development and vendor communication Build and maintain seasonal fabric boards, color boards, mood boards, and concept presentations Coordinate and organize development samples, ensuring timely tracking, steaming, preparation, and handoff to key cross-functional partners Support fittings and prototype reviews in partnership with Technical Design, documenting updates and follow-up actions Communicate development updates and product information to internal teams including Production, Merchandising, and Technical Design, as well as external vendors Prepare for milestone meetings and line reviews through presentation setup, sample coordination, and product organization Conduct competitive research, trend analysis, and inspiration sourcing to support seasonal design direction Ensure accuracy and consistency across all design documentation, product details, and organizational processes Assist in maintaining the sample room and organizing seasonal product archives Adapt designs and updates based on feedback while maintaining alignment with brand standards and customer expectations Contribute to process improvements that support efficiency, speed, and operational excellence Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field, or equivalent experience Entry-level experience within fashion design, preferably in intimates, lingerie, swim, or related categories Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign required Experience with PLM systems, BOM management, and tech pack creation strongly preferred; Centric PLM experience is a plus Understanding of garment construction, fit, proportion, and lingerie/intimates product development Strong CAD skills with the ability to create print fills, brushes, and detailed product visualizations Preferred Background Candidates with prior experience supporting intimates, lingerie, or fashion design teams in a retail environment will stand out. Exposure to technical design processes, line sheet creation, PLM systems, and seasonal sample organization is highly valued.