Associate CAD/Textile Designer

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The CAD Designer is responsible for creatively developing print and pattern for all divisions of Tommy Bahama, to enhance sales and maintain the integrity of the brand.

BE THE ISLAND GUIDE

• Assist Art Department in creating original, unique textile designs including all over prints, placement prints, embroideries and embellishments, and woven yarn dye patterns (plaids, stripes and jacquards).
• Scan and clean bought artwork, create repeats to factory specifications.
• Working across all Tommy Bahama brands, partner with design to understand, create and deliver artwork in line with the brand identity while following each division’s individual needs with strict adherence to deadlines.
• Research and interpret print and textile trends appropriately for each division, providing original artwork for a seasonal print presentation held by the Art Department to assist Design.
• Work proactively with all members of Design, supporting and developing business relationships to ensure successful results at all levels of the product.
• Turn around requests in a timely manner.
• Create and organize reference documents for purchased and in-house art.
• Assist as needed with artwork archive system.
• Accurately and efficiently generate requested materials for seasonal artwork send outs.

ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE IN PARADISE

• Degree in Textile Arts, Fashion Design, or Graphic Design
• Generally, 3+ years’ experience using Photoshop, Illustrator and NedGraphics
• Knowledge of all aspects of the commercial fabric printing and production process including strong knowledge of repeats, indexing artwork, and factory limitations
• Working knowledge of Flex PLM
• Good understanding of all aspects of copyright related to textile design, rework/manipulate bought art to pass legal requirements while adhering to designer’s wishes
• Excellent color and print sensibility, with an eye for fashion and detail
• Demonstrated ability to deliver commercially viable color and print stories in a fast-paced environment
• Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and creative problem solver
• Proactive team player
• Strong sense of accountability and consistently delivers on commitments

Hourly range: $27.66 to $41.44

Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!

Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Aloha! At Tommy Bahama, paradise is our business.

Focused on exceptional guest service, upscale products and delicious food and drinks, our tropically inspired lifestyle inspires the world to relax. Maintaining our unique point of view requires a diverse team that includes apparel designers, eCommerce and technology experts, manufacturing and operations, and, of course, retail and hospitality professionals. There are countless opportunities to contribute to our continued success — if you'd like to help us "Live the Island Life," we'd like to hear from you.

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Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law.