What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Men's Design Manager - Outerwear Experience position at Fourth Floor?
Our client, a lifestyle brand in NYC, is looking for a Temporary Men's Design Manager to join their team! We are looking for someone hardworking and dedicated, who is eager to jump in within this fast-paced, dynamic company environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist Design Director to interpret seasonal concept, color, and key item direction.
- Follows global (EU) design direction and leverages curated styles selected by SVP Merchandising Leadership for the North America market.
- Creates and illustrates cohesive product groups, incorporating solids, stripes, and novelty designs with an understanding of color theory, materials, garment construction and brand identity.
- Able to multi-task and work across multiple seasons simultaneously—balancing in-season execution with forward-looking concepting.
- Coordinates with cross-functional partners to obtain original samples, artwork, and cost information; creates or updates designs to meet aesthetic and margin targets.
- Creates detailed technical drawings for tech packs, ensures data accuracy in BOMs in PLM (Centric) and manages ongoing updates and communication with PD partners and vendors.
- Drives and leverages opportunities to align fabric and trim across channels, where applicable.
- Manages library of artwork updates and CAD files, ensuring style and color accuracy across all systems and presentations.
- Manages virtual presentation tools (e.g., Visulon) and builds digital boards for internal and external use.
- Attends and contributes to fittings; collaborates with Technical Design to ensure fit intent and construction quality.
- Reviews and approves lab dips, handlooms, wash panels and PP samples, including additional colorways.
- Participates in development and post-proto meetings to ensure feedback is clearly documented, communicated, and actioned across teams.
- Ensures alignment on key calendar milestones and proactively resolves potential delays.
- Prepares and presents compelling design boards and product reviews to leadership and cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
- 8-10 years of related outerwear design experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent
- Must have design experience and an inherent understanding of the design process
- Must have proficient knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, Web PDM/PLM., MIRO
- Strong organization, communication and time-management skills
- Works both collaboratively and independently
Please submit your resume & portfolio for consideration.
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