CAD Artist (Soma)

With approximately 1,300 boutiques and outlets throughout the U.S., as well as an online presence for each of our brands, it takes sophisticated technology, resources and infrastructure to ensure the continued success of our businesses. From finance and accounting to technology and merchandising careers, we have diverse opportunities available for talented professionals to join our team of nearly 16,000 associates who share our commitment to excellence.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
This position is responsible for creating, contributing, and collaborating on original artwork to be used for seasonal print and pattern collections. This role provides a trend-relevant artistic point of view for the brand, as well as executing on technical print and pattern packages for our cross-functional partners and vendors.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives, collaborates, translates, and develops seasonal prints, patterns, and color development from concept to execution using Adobe Creative Suite, NED Graphics and hand-painting and sketching skills.

• Creates new and/or manipulates existing prints, patterns, and colorways for various mediums within specific timelines.

• Builds out, support and executes brand appropriate artwork for each seasonal product classification.

• Collaborates with Trend, Concept and Design on creating specific artwork and/or color combinations as it relates to seasonal color palette and direction.

• Maintains an acute awareness of fashion trends and direction as it relates to print, pattern, and fabrics, and how it relates to silhouette.

• Engages and communicates cross-functionally with design partners to create and develop pattern work specific to their areas in keeping with the seasonal mood and direction.

• Ensures that project deliverables are executed in a timely manner and in alignment of overall corporate T & A calendar and internal Trend and CAD team department deadlines.

• Proactively collaborates and communicates daily with cross functional team members as it relates to the T&A and the design and execution of the product.

• Develop a keen an understanding of brands visual DNA, use of print, pattern, and color combinations to contribute ideas, techniques and overall artistic elements with both brand and trend relevance.

• Provides support and back-up to CAD team as needed.
This position may be found in multiple departments. Some duties may vary.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Fashion, Textiles or Surface Pattern Design or related field

• 3-5 years of relevant design experience, some or all specific to print, pattern, textile design in apparel, accessories, and/or intimates

• Experience in creating print and pattern CAD Development/Design, using both hand techniques such as painting and drawing and/or digital medium that defines a brand

• Knowledge of print repeats, color separations and an understanding of technical of bulk production requirements and vendor restrictions

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Detail oriented, self-motivated, creative problem solver

• Has the ability to work independently, as well as with a team; and can form partnerships, collaborate, influence and drive change

• Strong design and conceptual skills, strong sense of style and color

• Communication, organization, and follow-up skills are essential

• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop and Illustrator

• Highly proficient in NED Graphics

• Must be skilled at hand-drawing, watercolor painting and familiar with developing original artwork by hand.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Chico's FAS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.