Departments Stores Store Associate - Cato Field Management - Cato Store Associate - It's Fashion Field Management - It's Fashion Store Associate - Versona Field Management - Versona Corporate Construction/Store Development Credit Distribution Center E-Commerce Fashion Design, Color & Trend Finance/Accounting Human Resources Information Technology Loss Prevention Marketing/Advertising Merchandise Planning & Allocation Merchandising Product Development Real Estate Store Operations Job Title: Assistant Technical Designer Department: Product Development Job description The Cato Corporation, a leading specialty retailer of value-priced women’s fashion apparel with corporate offices located in Charlotte, North Carolina, operates three concepts: Cato, It’s Fashion and Versona. The company has over 1,300 stores throughout the United States and a diverse workforce of over 7,500 associates. The Company’s stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol “CATO”. Cato is seeking a creative and organized Assistant Technical Designer to support our Merchandising, Design and Technical Design teams and vendors in the timely development of product with good fit, consistent sizing and quality construction. Responsibilities include: Create technical drawings in Illustrator; Monitor status of sketches in queue; Measure garments, set up measurement sets, attend fit sessions; Help to determine proper fit and solve fit problems; Review technical comments sent to vendors; Assist Technical Designers with sample processing and bid package development; Measure Fit Models to track and update measurements; Conduct industry research as needed and provide general administrative support to the Technical Services department. Requirements: Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (CS4 preferred); Experience with pattern making and garment construction; A good eye for scale and proportion; Possess strong written/verbal communication and organizational skills; A degree in Apparel Manufacturing or Technical Design and/or 1 to 2 years experience in Technical Design is preferred. www.catofashions.com EOE/Drug Testing Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday E-Mail catojobs@catocorp.com For our online employment application, click here. If you are intersted in joining the team, please complete an online application or bring your completed application to your nearest store. To find the store nearest you, please click on the Store Locator. Equal Opportunity Employer Drug-free workplace You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by the company.
