Senior Textile Designer (New York)

Job Title: Textile Designer – Nautica CAD Team (Men’s & Women’s)

Location: New York City, NY

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite and 2 days remote

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Duration: 12-Week Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Textile Designer to support the Nautica CAD Team across men’s and women’s product categories. The ideal candidate will have strong textile design skills, proficiency in Kaledo and Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to create high-quality, production-ready artwork while managing multiple projects and seasonal deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop original, trend-forward prints and patterns aligned with seasonal color palettes, concepts, and brand direction.
• Translate inspiration, reference artwork, and hand sketches into production-ready CAD artwork.
• Create colorways, engineer pattern repeats, and prepare artwork for multiple product classifications.
• Produce technically accurate artwork that meets manufacturing requirements and CAD best practices.
• Organize and maintain digital artwork libraries with clear file naming and version control.
• Deliver artwork files to design and production partners, resolving technical issues as needed.
• Prepare final artwork packages for cross-functional teams, ensuring consistency with brand and production standards.
• Use Miro and other digital collaboration tools to communicate updates and streamline workflows.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting seasonal milestones and project deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• 6–12 years of experience in textile design and/or graphic design.
• Proficiency in Kaledo (Print, Weave, and Knit) .
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator .
• Strong creative, sketching, and presentation skills.
• Understanding of diverse markets, trends, and consumer preferences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a diverse, creative team.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.
• Ability to multitask, adapt to changing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.