Assistant CAD Designer – Mundelein, IL
The Assistant CAD Designer at Confidential Client supports the Karl Lagerfeld Paris design team by developing and updating prints, graphics, and CAD artwork for seasonal fashion collections. This role involves preparing production-ready files, managing colorways, coordinating with external mills and studios, and maintaining digital art assets in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on fashion and textile design.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Assistant CAD Designer responsibilities (supporting the design team for seasonal womenswear collections):
- Assist the Design team in creating and updating prints, graphics, and CAD artwork.
- Support CAD artwork development by executing artwork revisions, color changes, and layout updates.
- Prepare production-ready artwork files under direction of senior designers.
- Develop colorways and organize print layouts for development and bulk production.
- Coordinate with external mills and studios to track strike-offs and sample submissions.
- Organize and review artwork files received from external studios; maintain file accuracy and accessibility.
- Help maintain development calendars and follow up on outstanding deliverables.
- Maintain the digital art library and ensure version control and accessibility.
- Prepare visual assets and materials for market appointments.
- Support copyright tracking and assist with studio invoice documentation.
Who You Are
- Creative and detail-oriented with a strong interest in fashion, prints, and textile design.
- Collaborative team player who communicates effectively across Design, Production, and external partners.
- Highly organized — able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive self-starter eager to learn and develop technical CAD/design skills.
- Strong communicator with a good eye for color, print, and layout.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or related field preferred.
- 1–3 years of CAD or related experience (including internships); experience in women’s fashion preferred.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
- Basic understanding of textile printing and garment development processes.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced design environment.
What We Offer & Compensation
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- PTO and company holidays.
- Employee discounts.
The pay range for this position is: $60,000 – $70,000 per year. This range is provided in good faith and reflects the compensation disclosed for this role.
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Mundelein, IL (on-site)
- Employment type: Full-time
Reasonable Accommodations
Careertakes and our client comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the employer directly so they can work with you to provide one.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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