Dreamwear is a leading wholesale intimate apparel and sleepwear company working with brands such as Laura Ashley, Juicy Couture, Danskin and Nautica (visit dreamwear.com/our-brands to see more). The thriving partnerships we have established worldwide help us ensure the efficient production and expedited delivery of our product, and the impeccable quality and competitive pricing of our merchandise make us a top choice and reliable partner for leading retailers across the globe.
We are seeking a Senior Apparel CAD & 3D Illustrator to lead the execution of high-quality, production-accurate digital product visuals used in buyer presentations and internal development.
This is not a textile print development role.
This position focuses on garment visualization, technical accuracy, and commercial presentation execution within the apparel product lifecycle.
The ideal candidate is forward thinking and passionate about creating high-quality design visuals. This role requires strong expertise in Photoshop and Illustrator, along with a curiosity and openness to exploring 3D and other emerging design technologies, including AI-driven platforms that can enhance and evolve our creative workflow.
Essential Responsibilities
Lead and mentor more junior CAD Artists by managing workload distribution, reviewing output, and elevating overall quality standards.
Create detailed, production-accurate digital flats and garment renderings using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Digitally render fabrics, lace, trims, and construction details with realism and precision.
Partner closely with Design to translate concepts into retail-ready presentation materials.
Ensure all visuals accurately reflect garment construction, fit intent, fabrication, and brand positioning.
Ability to oversee and manage departmental projects, ensuring deadlines are met and priorities are clearly communicated.
Review and approve work completed by more junior CAD Artists to ensure consistency, accuracy, and brand alignment.
Proactively identify opportunities to enhance workflow efficiencies, including exploration of 3D tools and AI-supported design technologies.
Contribute to the evolution of Dreamwear’s digital visualization capabilities.
Job Requirements & Qualifications
6+ years of experience in apparel digital design, technical flats, or product visualization.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (significant execution in Photoshop)
Strong understanding of garment construction, fabric behavior, trims, and apparel development processes.
Experience with CLO3D or other 3D apparel visualization tools is preferred, but not required
Ability to balance speed and precision in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong organizational and leadership skills.
Keen eye for color & proportion; must be self-directed, detail-oriented, and comfortable providing constructive feedback.
Please provide a portfolio or examples of work with your resume. Be sure that it includes demonstration of some or all of the below:
Technical flats
Colorway execution
Garment renderings
Fabric/lace texture rendering
3D apparel visualization (if applicable)
Buyer presentation boards or line sheets
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We are seeking a Senior Apparel CAD & 3D Illustrator to lead the execution of high-quality, production-accurate digital product visuals used in buyer presentations and internal development.
This is not a textile print development role.
This position focuses on garment visualization, technical accuracy, and commercial presentation execution within the apparel product lifecycle.
The ideal candidate is forward thinking and passionate about creating high-quality design visuals. This role requires strong expertise in Photoshop and Illustrator, along with a curiosity and openness to exploring 3D and other emerging design technologies, including AI-driven platforms that can enhance and evolve our creative workflow.
Essential Responsibilities
Lead and mentor more junior CAD Artists by managing workload distribution, reviewing output, and elevating overall quality standards.
Create detailed, production-accurate digital flats and garment renderings using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Digitally render fabrics, lace, trims, and construction details with realism and precision.
Partner closely with Design to translate concepts into retail-ready presentation materials.
Ensure all visuals accurately reflect garment construction, fit intent, fabrication, and brand positioning.
Ability to oversee and manage departmental projects, ensuring deadlines are met and priorities are clearly communicated.
Review and approve work completed by more junior CAD Artists to ensure consistency, accuracy, and brand alignment.
Proactively identify opportunities to enhance workflow efficiencies, including exploration of 3D tools and AI-supported design technologies.
Contribute to the evolution of Dreamwear’s digital visualization capabilities.
Job Requirements & Qualifications
6+ years of experience in apparel digital design, technical flats, or product visualization.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (significant execution in Photoshop)
Strong understanding of garment construction, fabric behavior, trims, and apparel development processes.
Experience with CLO3D or other 3D apparel visualization tools is preferred, but not required
Ability to balance speed and precision in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong organizational and leadership skills.
Keen eye for color & proportion; must be self-directed, detail-oriented, and comfortable providing constructive feedback.
Please provide a portfolio or examples of work with your resume. Be sure that it includes demonstration of some or all of the below:
Technical flats
Colorway execution
Garment renderings
Fabric/lace texture rendering
3D apparel visualization (if applicable)
Buyer presentation boards or line sheets
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