Deputy Manager - CAD

Job Description – CAD Incharge (Essential Garmenting Unit)

Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Department: Product Development / Technical Design

Reporting To: Head – Product Development

Position Summary

The CAD Incharge will be responsible for creating, developing, and managing innerwear garment programs using specialized CAD software (Tukatech & Richpeace). The role involves translating design concepts into machine-ready programs, ensuring product feasibility, maintaining technical accuracy, and supporting bulk production through efficient pattern and program development.

Key Responsibilities

CAD & Program Development

• Develop and modify CAD programs for seamless garments such as innerwear, shapewear, and athleisure products.
• Convert design briefs, sketches, and tech packs into machine-compatible knitting programs.
• Create size sets, grading specifications, and pattern engineering for garments.
• Optimize knitting structures, stitch density, and yarn consumption for cost and quality efficiency.
• Maintain accurate CAD libraries, design archives, and technical documentation.
  
  

Product Development

• Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, Sampling, and Production teams to develop new products.
• Assess design feasibility and recommend suitable knitting structures and construction techniques.
• Support prototype development, sample corrections, and product improvements.
• Ensure seamless products meet fit, comfort, functionality, and aesthetic requirements.
  
  

Production Support

• Work closely with production teams to troubleshoot machine and program-related issues.
• Analyze defects and implement corrective actions in CAD programs.
• Support smooth style changeovers and machine setup activities.
• Monitor production trials and ensure successful bulk implementation.
  
  

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure adherence to quality standards and customer specifications.
• Drive improvements in productivity, yarn utilization, and machine efficiency.
• Implement best practices in CAD programming and seamless garment engineering.
• Participate in process optimization and innovation projects.
  
  

Team Management

• Lead and mentor CAD operators and programmers.
• Allocate work, monitor productivity, and ensure timely completion of development activities.
• Conduct skill development and technical training for team members.
  
  

Key Requirements

Education

• Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Manufacturing, Fashion Technology, Textile Technology, Garment Engineering, or related field.
  
  

Experience

• 5–10 years of experience in seamless garment manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years in a CAD programming or CAD Incharge role within a garmenting environment.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in seamless garment CAD software and machine programming.
• Strong understanding of seamless knitting structures, garment construction, and pattern engineering.
  
  

KnowledgeC of yarn behavior, fabric properties, and garment fit.

• Experience in sample development, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and technical documentation.
  
  

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and quality orientation.
• Team leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Good communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work under tight timelines and manage multiple development projects.
  
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time development and sampling completion.
• First-pass sample approval rate.
• Reduction in programming-related defects and rework.
• Improvement in machine efficiency and yarn utilization.
• New product development turnaround time.
• Successful bulk production implementation of developed styles.
  
  

Preferred Industry Background: Innerwear, Activewear, Sportswear, Compression Wear, Athleisure, , Knitswear