Design Director - Luxury Home

Fourth Floor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourth Floor in New York is seeking a Design Director to lead the Home category, from concept through production. You will own the creative vision, oversee color, pattern, materials, and textiles, and mentor a team of designers.

Collaboration with merchandising, sourcing, and product development is essential to align with business goals, trends, and quality standards. The role requires a strong background in home decor or related lifestyle categories, leadership experience, and fluency with

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of design experience in home decor, softgoods, textiles, furniture, or lifestyle.
• Leadership experience guiding and mentoring a design team.
• Bachelor's degree in design or related field.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and production timelines.
• Proficiency with Adobe CS for design development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the creative vision and design direction for the Home category.
• Lead seasonal design development from concept through production.
• Mentor and manage a team of designers with creative direction and feedback.
• Collaborate with merchandising, sourcing, and product development to align design with business goals.
• Research emerging trends in interiors, textiles, and lifestyle.
• Oversee print, pattern, surface design, and softgoods development.
• Review design presentations, prototypes, and samples for quality and creativity.
• Present seasonal concepts and collections; manage timelines and deliverables.

Skills

Design leadership

Adobe CS

Communication

Mentoring

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Our client, a well known luxury fashion and lifestyle brand, is looking for a Design Director to join their team in New York to design across their Home categories

Responsibilities:

• Own the creative vision and design direction for the Home category
• Lead seasonal design development across color, pattern, materials, graphics, and textiles from concept through production
• Manage and mentor a team of designers, providing creative direction, feedback, and development support
• Partner with merchandising, buying, sourcing, and product development to align design with business goals, customer trends, cost, quality, and production capabilities
• Research emerging trends across interiors, textiles, and lifestyle
• Oversee print, pattern, surface design, and softgoods development, including bedding, pillows, throws, and related textile products
• Review design presentations, technical materials, prototypes, and samples to ensure the final product meets creative and quality expectations
• Present seasonal concepts and collections
• Manage design timelines and deliverables while supporting sourcing trips, factory visits, and industry events as needed

Qualifications:

• 7-10+ years of relevant design experience within home decor, softgoods, textiles, furniture, or a related lifestyle category
• Prior experience in a leadership role
• Bachelor's Degree in design or related field
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing process and production timelines
• Proficiency in Adobe CS
• Strong written and verbal communication skills