Assistant CAD Designer

About the role

Bonobos, a leading menswear brand within the PHOENIX Retail portfolio, is looking for an Assistant CAD Designer to support its design team. This entry‑level position offers hands‑on experience creating artwork, colorways, and digital assets for seasonal collections.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the CAD Designer and Associate CAD Designer in developing artwork based on seasonal concepts.
• Perform tasks such as cleaning files, color separation, creating repeats, and learning print techniques.
• Help create custom yarn‑dye plaids and patterns.
• Organise and maintain digital color and print libraries, ensuring they are accurate and up‑to‑date.
• Prepare colorways from seasonal palettes under senior guidance.
• Ready artwork for production, meeting all vendor and production specifications.
• Collaborate with designers on projects, interpreting their needs.
• Take notes in design meetings and contribute feedback on trends.
• Finalize production‑ready files and hand them off to vendors.
• Track production calendar deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Assist in creating presentations for cross‑functional partners and seasonal reviews.

Required profile

• 0–3 years of experience in design or graphic‑related work.
• Associate degree in fine art, design, or a related field preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of design software.
• Strong sense of color and keen eye for detail.
• Eagerness to learn and take direction in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Clear communication skills for team collaboration.

Required skills

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• CAD software
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems