Ann Inc. Fit is Everything

Position Overview

The Freelance CAD Artist will have a creative outlook and be responsible for scaning, cleaning, and flattening artwork, recolorizations, and repeats for seasonal pattern and print development.

Primary

Responsibilities

/Accountabilities

· Scan, clean and flatten artwork from the print manager in order to create colorways.

· Develop pattern repeats for production.

· Coordinate with Technology team to ensure appropriate equipment needs and maintenance for department.

· Organizing and prioritizing multiple projects to meet established deadlines.

· Matching color standards to printed output from high-end color copier and Epson 4880 wide format printers for each seasonal concept.

· Executes color separations.

Position Requirements

· BA Degree in Design or Textile Design.

· 4+ years experience in Textile Design with strong sense of textile development process from conceptualization to finished design.

· Knowledge of repeat patterns, textile printing, yarn dye reproduction.

· Experience with a range of textile media.

· Strong sense of color for the creation of color ways and the ability to match colors accurately.

· Experience with Ned Graphics a must.

· Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator & PhotoShop required.

· Strong organizational, time management and communication skills.

· Strong creative ability.

· Self-starter, can work independently with minimal supervision.

· Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment.