Rothy’s is Hiring a CAD Designer (Textile, Concept, and Color) - Temp (San Francisco)
You will be a part of a collaborative fast paced environment, working alongside the greater cross functional team to leverage key insights into brand objectives, consumer behaviors, and market trends to create fresh silhouettes that align to the product design vision & strategy.
As a Designer, you will apply your affinity for innovation & sustainability to bring seasonal design concepts to life that fit within the rothy’s brand DNA. You will work collaboratively with design leadership to execute the seasonal design strategy. You’ll be hands-on in the design process; research in color, pattern & macro trends, to materialization and knit design development. You will be responsible for adhering to calendar milestones, communicating design related revisions, and achieving business target outlines. We’re looking for someone with extraordinary communication and problem-solving skills who possesses a robust understanding of fashion trends, market landscape, and consumer expectations. This is an individual contributor role and will report to the Design Manager - Textile, Concept & Color.
$82,000 - $96,000 annually
About the company
At Rothy’s, we know there’s a better way to do business, and it starts by putting the planet and its people first. More than 194 million single-use plastic bottles and 704,000 pounds of ocean-bound marine plastic have been transformed into our signature thread, creating wardrobe staples that look just as good as they feel. Striving for zero waste, we combine 3D knitting technology and handcrafted assembly to create machine washable styles that don’t compromise on comfort. From classic shoes to carry-everywhere bags, we create essentials for wherever you go.
REQUIREMENTS
Collaborative and enthusiastic about learning
Adaptive to changing priorities, designs, and timelines
Passionate about color, pattern, design trends, innovation, sustainability and knitwear
Proficient in PDM systems
You Have
5+ years of experience in Textile, Color & CAD design
A bachelor’s degree in Design preferred, or color theory and design training with equivalent experience
An expert level of proficiency in Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator required
An enjoyment for working in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
Great communication skills and ability to follow directions in a timely manner
RESPONSIBILITIES
Execute design concepts on seasonal design strategy outlined by design leadership and merch line plan
In depth research on relevant macro trends, across design resources, point of inspiration and market trends, to inform innovation and development of color, pattern, and materials
Create unique CAD textile design with original pattern and color per the seasonal design strategy set by the VP of Design & Merchandise Line Plan
Innovate and problem solve at all stages of the creative, design, and development process
Collaborate with Product Development/Production & China team members design’s intent and offer solutions to technical knitting, material and construction details
Proactively communicate with internal team members, contractors, manufacturing facilities, sourcing teams, and material management throughout the entire development process
Participate in design weekly meetings to review priorities and communications to the broader product teams
Review prototypes and pre-production samples against all technical packages and finalize CADs for production
Keep design boards and databases accurate and up to date
Adhere to seasonal calendar milestones, meeting deadlines set by the product development and merchandising teams
