CAD Designer - Fashion

Assistant Designer - CAD | Intimates/LingerieLocation: Hybrid - New York, NYA 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 ResponsibilitiesSupport the design team in developing brand-right, commercially viable intimates and lingerie product assortments aligned with seasonal concepts and business strategiesCreate and maintain CADs, flat sketches, color-ups, print fills, and line sheet presentations using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesignAssist with the preparation and execution of tech packs, BOMs, and PLM documentation for style development and vendor communicationBuild and maintain seasonal fabric boards, color boards, mood boards, and concept presentationsCoordinate and organize development samples, ensuring timely tracking, steaming, preparation, and handoff to key cross-functional partnersSupport fittings and prototype reviews in partnership with Technical Design, documenting updates and follow-up actionsCommunicate development updates and product information to internal teams including Production, Merchandising, and Technical Design, as well as external vendorsPrepare for milestone meetings and line reviews through presentation setup, sample coordination, and product organizationConduct competitive research, trend analysis, and inspiration sourcing to support seasonal design directionEnsure accuracy and consistency across all design documentation, product details, and organizational processesAssist in maintaining the sample room and organizing seasonal product archivesAdapt designs and updates based on feedback while maintaining alignment with brand standards and customer expectationsContribute to process improvements that support efficiency, speed, and operational excellenceQualificationsBachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field, or equivalent experienceEntry-level experience within fashion design, preferably in intimates, lingerie, swim, or related categoriesStrong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign requiredExperience with PLM systems, BOM management, and tech pack creation strongly preferred; Centric PLM experience is a plusUnderstanding of garment construction, fit, proportion, and lingerie/intimates product developmentStrong CAD skills with the ability to create print fills, brushes, and detailed product visualizationsPreferred BackgroundCandidates 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.

Created: 2026-05-09