Associate Designer Job at Fourth Floor in New York

Our client, an Outdoor Apparel Company is seeking an Associate Designer for their Men's performance/Sportswear line to join their NYC team full-time. Prior experience designing for Costco & Sam's club is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design process by contributing to CAD creation, deck development, and color card creation, as well as supporting the preparation of line sheets for seasonal deliveries.
• Help maintain the seasonal brand identity and ensure consistency in core product offerings.
• Keep up to date with design trends through market research and shopping.
• Collaborate closely with the Design, Production, and Technical teams to ensure smooth execution of timelines and that all deadlines are met throughout the season.
• Update and create print and logo artwork as needed.
• Communicate daily with factories to monitor and follow up on line development.
• Support the development process by assisting with lab dips, strike-offs, and other production samples.
• Manage sample organization and oversee the shipping process.
• Contribute to the design development process by creating technical sketches and preparing tech packs.
• Attend fit sessions, providing detailed notes and recommendations for fit and style adjustments.
• Assist with graphic design projects, including creating and editing artwork for visual merchandising, social media, online campaigns, main labels, hangtags, and any other design-related needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Experience with mass-market product development, including cut-and-sew knits, active/performance wear, and sustainable product offerings, with a solid understanding of garment construction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in design, or related field.
• Must have 2-3 years of experience working as a Fashion Designer designing outerwear and sportswear- plus.
• Demonstrates strong attention to details.
• Must be able to multi-task, work independently and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work in a very fast paced work environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be a team player and react to feedback in a positive way.
• Highly self-motivated and able to see through a creative vision from inception to completion.

SALARY RANGE:

$75,000 – $85,000

If this sounds like a good fit, please submit your resume for consideration!

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