Fashion CAD Designer / Illustrator
Location: Midtown Manhattan, New York (On-Site)
Employment Type: Temporary / Contract with Potential for Permanent Employment
About Dana-co
Dana-co is a leading designer and manufacturer of intimate apparel, with a portfolio of brands recognized for innovation, craftsmanship, and exceptional fit. We are seeking a talented Fashion CAD Designer / Illustrator to join our creative team on a temporary, project-based basis. As our business continues to grow, this role has the potential to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly creative and technically skilled designer who enjoys bringing concepts to life while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
You'll partner closely with our Design team to transform creative concepts into polished CADs, technical artwork, and presentation-ready illustrations. The ideal candidate has experience in intimate apparel, sleepwear, loungewear, or women's fashion and possesses a strong understanding of garment construction, color, print, and silhouette.
We welcome candidates who thoughtfully leverage AI-powered creative tools to enhance creativity and productivity while maintaining a high standard of originality, technical accuracy, and design excellence.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Designers to create detailed CADs, technical sketches, and fashion illustrations.
- Translate design concepts into production-ready digital artwork and technical specifications.
- Develop garment mock-ups, colorways, print layouts, and presentation materials.
- Revise artwork based on creative feedback while meeting project deadlines.
- Maintain consistency with brand standards across multiple brands and product categories.
- Utilize AI-assisted creative tools, where appropriate, to support ideation, visualization, and workflow efficiency while ensuring all final work reflects Dana-co's quality standards.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Fashion CAD Designer, Illustrator, or Graphic Designer within the fashion industry.
- Experience designing intimate apparel, lingerie, sleepwear, loungewear, or women's apparel.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; experience with InDesign is a plus.
- Familiarity with AI-powered creative platforms (such as Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, Midjourney, or similar tools) as part of a modern design workflow.
- Strong technical illustration and garment rendering skills.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to interpret creative direction.
- Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities in a collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.
- Experience working with Microsoft Teams and other collaborative tools.
- Experience supporting apparel product development from concept through production is a plus.
Why Join Dana-co?
- Opportunity to work with an established leader in intimate apparel.
- Collaborate with a talented and experienced design team.
- Contribute to multiple brands and product categories.
- Potential to transition into a permanent role based on business needs and performance.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and portfolio showcasing relevant CAD work, technical sketches, fashion illustrations, and apparel design projects.
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