What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Designer - Knits & Wovens position at Fourth Floor?
Our client, a contemporary women's RTW brand, is seeking an Associate Designer - Knits & Wovens, to join their team in NYC!
Responsibilities:
- Assist the woven and knitwear teams by creating sketches, CADs, and preparing detailed tech packs, including BOMs.
- Produce both hand-drawn and Illustrator-based sketches, incorporating complex prints into garment templates.
- Prepare detailed prototype documents, outlining specifications, construction details, and garment features for seasonal collections.
- Build and maintain vendor relationships while sourcing materials, trims, and accessories.
- Keep organized records of fabric swatches, lab dips, trims, and approval logs for every season.
- Contribute to the development of design presentations, including boards, color palettes, and seasonal overviews.
- Develop and update linesheets for print groups and garment styles for internal and external reference.
- Act as a bridge between design, technical teams, production, and marketing to streamline workflows and ensure alignment.
- Manage sample logistics, including tracking, organization, and preparation for photoshoots in collaboration with the Marketing team.
Qualifications:
- 4-5 years of hands-on experience in design, specifically focused on wovens and knitwear.
- Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel.
- Expertise in creating complex print patterns, jacquard designs, and intricate stitching.
- Thorough understanding of garment construction and foundational knitwear techniques.
- Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Highly driven and detail-oriented, with a passion for delivering high-quality, creative designs.
$70k-$90k commensurate of experience
Full time on site.
Please submit your resume for consideration!
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Salary : $70,000 - $90,000
