CAD Designer - JRs Apparel

About Us

American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. By facilitating distribution to major retailers internationally for their globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brands—including footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beauty—American Exchange Group raises the bar by disrupting the status quo with value and quality, while staying at the forefront of trends.

Joining American Exchange Group means being part of a dynamic and diverse team where your contributions drive real impact—and where there’s always room to grow. If you're looking to be part of a company that blends heritage with hustle, we’re excited to meet you.

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This role is 5 days a week onsite.

CAD Designer – Screen Print & Production Artwork

Juniors Apparel | Off-Price Market

• Create screen prints, placement graphics, panels, and engineered artwork for Juniors apparel in the off-price market.
• Execute CAD artwork based on provided direction, references, or existing art.
• Create CAD garment silhouettes to support accurate print placement, scale, and production reference.
• Prepare artwork using vector and raster formats for production use.

• Build and update colorways based on given palettes or instructions.
• Prepare accurate color separations for screen printing and related techniques.
• Deliver production-ready files, including correct sizing, scale, and factory‑ready formats.
• Review and verify all artwork, placements, color codes, and print packs prior to production.

• Create detailed print packs and technical artwork for factory production.
• Collaborate with Design and Production teams to support fast‑turn development and revisions.

• Handle a high volume of CAD requests with speed and accuracy.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
• Maintain organized files, naming conventions, and version control.

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of CAD experience in apparel production (Juniors experience strongly preferred).
• Proven experience creating screen prints and placement graphics for apparel.
• Strong understanding of print scale, placement, and production limitations.
• Ability to CAD garment silhouettes for placement and production reference.
• Excellent attention to detail and color accuracy.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Portfolio must show screen prints and placement artwork applied to garment silhouettes.

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Tax‑free commuter benefits.
• Exclusive employee merchandise discounts.

Salary:
The anticipated base salary is $70k-$80k annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, internal equity, and location.

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all‑inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. The compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, market data, and business needs.