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HIMATSINGKA AMERICA, INC. logo
Job Title
CAD / Graphic Designer
Location
New York City, New York
Zip/Postal Code
10016
Country
United States
Region
NY Metro
Reference Number
2
Position type
Permanent
Category
Home Fashion
Retail
Textiles
Job Function
Design - Graphic / Prints
Design - Packaging
Design - Technical
Design - Textiles
Approximate Salary
60000.00-75000.00 Per Year
Experience level
Entry Level
Mid to Senior Level

CAD / Graphic Designer

About Us

Himatsingka is an integrated global textile major that designs, develops, manufactures, distributes, and retails a suite of textile products. Our installed capacities for manufacturing bedding and bath products, drapery and upholstery fabrics, and fine-count cotton yarn are amongst the largest in the world. While global scale and next generation digital shop floors support our impressive portfolio of owned and licensed brands, it is our committed workforce of over 10,000 people who underpin the Himatsingka Way.

Summary

CAD/Graphic Designer - Junior Level

Reporting to the Design Director, the CAD/Graphic Designer is responsible for the development of new and creative branding/packaging design solutions for a diverse range of in-house and private label brands in the soft home, off-price channel. This position requires collaboration and coordination with production development and sales, as well as with customers.

Design categories include:  Top of bed, sheeting, bath towels, bath rugs, shower curtains, blankets, throws and decorative pillows.

Candidate must love to innovate, collaborate and push design standards when it comes to brand development and packaging.

Candidates should be creative and capable of developing as well as communicating designs and corrections to factories abroad. An ideal candidate should be very organized and capable of working quickly and precisely.  Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Required Skills

  • 2+ years’ design experience in graphic design/branding in home furnishings
  • Expertise in Adobe Suite specifically Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
  • Experience in various packaging types, materials, and production methods
  • Expertise in maintaining and designing visual merchandising, product marketing/copy writing and packaging
  • Ability to create 3-D renderings such as PDQs for club retailers
  • Support conceptualization, development, and expansion of packaging solutions across a variety of products and brands based on customers’ requests, while maintaining project deadlines
  • Conduct market research to identify home trends, competitor strategies and consumer tastes
  • Develop different brand identities, ensuring uniformity across all design elements, from packaging to marketing materials
  • Communicate and follow-up with overseas vendors for packaging protos, PP samples and TOP samples
  • Create renderings of finished product looks and physical mockups as needed
  • Develop standard designs elements assigned to different products across each brand
  • Manage photography for all packaging including e-commerce requirements

Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry small to medium parcels, packages and other items, and walk short distances.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply for this position regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

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