What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Design Director position at Fourth Floor?
Our client, an apparel company, is looking for an Associate Design Director to join their team in NYC!
Responsibilities
- Lead the design vision for Women’s/Juniors sportswear tops and dresses, ensuring trend-right, brand-appropriate product aligned with the Creative Director’s direction.
- Manage and mentor a design team, providing clear creative guidance, workflow organization, and timely feedback to drive high-quality execution.
- Develop and execute CADs, sketches, and detailed tech packs, maintaining accuracy and speed across fast-moving design calendars.
- Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, production, and overseas teams to ensure design intent, fit consistency, cost targets, and delivery timelines are met.
- Research trends, fabrics, silhouettes, and competitive markets—particularly within off-price and fast-fashion channels—to identify new product opportunities.
Qualifications
- 5–8 years of design experience in Women’s/Juniors sportswear with a strong portfolio in tops and dresses.
- Proven expertise in off-price and fast-fashion environments, with an ability to design into high-volume, quick-turn product cycles.
- Advanced proficiency in CADs, sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, and digital design tools, with strong technical design and garment construction knowledge.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing or coaching designers while still executing hands-on creative work.
- Strong communication, time-management, and presentation skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000