<h3><u>Be part of an amazing story</u></h3><p>Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.</p><h3><u>Job Overview</u></h3><p>The Assistant CAD Designer is responsible for all aspects of CAD Design, including developing prints, color combinations, stripes, graphics, embellishments, jacquards, and plaids for each season. They support the Senior CAD Designer/Senior Designer in executing a strategic vision with a customer-centric approach while meeting sales and profit objectives. This role requires leveraging technical expertise to identify opportunities and develop product assortments. Key aspects include collaboration, taking ownership of business outcomes, and achieving results. The Assistant CAD Designer excels in swiftly evaluating and phasing out outdated approaches that no longer align with the strategy. They are known for their visionary approach, speed, organization, and accuracy in design execution.</p><h3><u>What You Will Do</u></h3><h3>In Season Forecasting:</h3><ul><li>Assist the Senior CAD Designer/Senior Designer in trend research for Seasonal Prep + Concept milestone meetings, focusing on prints, colorways, embellishments, graphics, and new ornamental treatments</li><li>Collaborate with the Senior CAD Designer/Senior Designer on in-season print/pattern changes for the department and vendors, based on sales, margin, and turn forecasts in partnership with the Product Development and Buying Team</li><li>Support strategic meetings by recommending print/pattern assortments to key resources and management</li><li>Identify key prints/patterns for each classification</li><li>Adhere to the seasonal time and action calendar for their area of responsibility</li></ul><h3>Assortment Vision, Strategy &amp; Selection:</h3><ul><li>Aid the Senior CAD Designer/Senior Designer in designing and developing colorways, prints, and fabric simulations (wovens, knits, foils)</li><li>Recolor and design prints, jacquards, embroidery, embellishments, yarn dyes, and graphics</li><li>Scan and clean up prints to assist vendors in executing the proper number of screens</li><li>Assist in creating proper repeats of patterns</li><li>Prepare print boards and set up presentations and markets</li><li>Design graphics for prints, logos, etc.</li><li>Assist in designing companion prints</li><li>Conduct competitive shopping for trend and research development</li></ul><h3>Administrative Tasks:</h3><ul><li>Maintain and organize file structures within the brand for both external and internal partners using SharePoint and PLM</li><li>Process and sa