CAD Designer, Dresses

Location (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District

About G-III Apparel Group |

G-III Apparel Group is a global leader in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing. With a diverse portfolio of owned and licensed brands, we bring trend-driven product to market with speed, scale, and operational excellence. Our entrepreneurial culture and strong global partnerships allow us to deliver high-quality fashion while driving growth across categories and channels.

• Partner with the Design team to create and develop original prints and graphics for Dresses
• Translate creative concepts into production-ready CAD artwork and technical layouts.
• Create multiple colorways and cost-effective print layouts for bulk production.
• Present seasonal color direction and print strategy alongside the Design team.
• Communicate with mills to support timely development of strike-offs and sample yardage.
• Review artwork from external studios and manage purchased artwork assets.
• Support adherence to development calendars and seasonal deadlines.

• Maintain and organize the art library and digital asset files.
• Assist with the creation of sales tools and visual assets for market appointments.
• Support copyright tracking and manage studio invoice documentation.

• Minimum of 5+ years of CAD design experience within women’s fashion, preferably in Dresses, Sportswear, or Contemporary apparel.
• Strong background in textile design and print development.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong eye for color, pattern, and composition with high attention to detail.
• Understanding of mill processes, textile printing techniques, and production workflows.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating cross-functionally.
• Experience working within high-SKU volume environments preferred.

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Part-time schedule (approximately 20 hours per week)
• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized fashion organization
• Collaborative and creative studio environment
• Exposure to cross-functional design and production teams

Salary Range: $75,000 – $80,000 per hour

This compensation range represents a good-faith estimate and is provided in accordance with the New York City Salary Transparency Law. Final hourly rate will be based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

G-III Apparel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.