Associate Designer - Sleepwear

Fourth Floor; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourth Floor in New York is seeking an Associate Designer to join our apparel and sleepwear team, focusing on trend research, color forecasting, and concept development.

You will collaborate with senior designers, attend fittings, create CADs, present ideas, and coordinate with Sales, Product Development, and overseas factories to meet deadlines.

3–5 years of experience, degree preferred, proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel; travel overseas when needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in fashion, apparel, or intimate apparel design; sleepwear experience is a plus.
• Degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop; proficiency in Excel.
• Strong design sensibility with understanding of color, print, trend, and commercial product development.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel overseas when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Research market and emerging trends with senior designers on seasonal color forecasting, print concepts, and product direction.
• Create and present design ideas; participate in design meetings, proto reviews, line reviews, and other milestones.
• Attend fittings and provide feedback.
• Create CADs and assist in selecting colors, prints, and design elements for seasonal/customer presentations.
• Communicate with overseas factories regarding development, production, costing, and execution.
• Track projects and follow up with cross-functional and overseas partners to meet deadlines.

Skills

Design sensibility

Color/print/trend knowledge

Communication

Organization

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, an apparel & sleepwear manufacturer, is looking for an Associate Designer to join their team in New York!

WFH Flexibility on Fridays

• Research the market and emerging trends, working with senior designers on seasonal color forecasting, print concepts, and product direction.
• Create and present design ideas, participate in design meetings, trend presentations, proto reviews, line reviews, and other key milestone meetings.
• Attend fittings and give feedback.
• Make presentations and visual materials for internal and external meetings.
• Create relationships with cross-functional partners, including Sales, Product Development, and Graphics.
• Develop color palettes, flat sketches, and detailed product concepts.
• Create CADs and assist in selecting colors, prints, patterns, and other design elements for seasonal and customer presentations.
• Review and approve print and graphic strike-offs to ensure alignment.
• Oversee the completion of accurate technical development packages and production packages.
• Communicate with overseas factories regarding product development, production, costing, and design execution.
• Track projects and follow up with cross-functional and overseas partners to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Prioritize and delegate work for Associates, Assistants, and Interns based on business needs and project timelines.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in fashion, apparel, or intimate apparel design; sleepwear experience is a plus.
• Degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong design sensibility with an understanding of color, print, trend, and commercial product development.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Passion for fashion and the ability to balance creativity with commercial and customer needs.
• Willingness and availability to travel overseas when necessary.