Fourth Floor
Our client is looking for an Assistant Home Designer to join their team in NYC!
Responsibilities:
- Support the lead designer in coordinating daily design and development tasks.
- Handle vendor communications, track and organize samples, and maintain project documentation.
- Create and update CAD designs and design briefs for new product development.
- Maintain organized archives of samples, references, and seasonal projects.
- Develop design concepts that are innovative, brand-right, and aligned with home textile trends.
- Present design ideas to sales, product, and buying teams, incorporating feedback into final assortments.
- Partner with Buyers to build cohesive seasonal assortments that balance core needs with fresh, trend-driven product.
- Respond quickly to emerging trends by creating chase products that meet market demand.
- Participate in follow-up meetings and manage shifting priorities effectively.
- Collaborate closely with sales, production, and design teams to ensure seamless product execution.
- Research global and domestic markets for new materials, techniques, and design inspiration.
- Contribute seasonal product and trend research to the Design Director.
- Assist in seasonal concept presentations with the design team for internal and cross-functional partners.
Job Skills:
- Strong technical understanding of home textiles, including construction, fabrications, and finishes.
- Knowledge of artwork repeats, color separations, embellishments, embroidery, and stitching techniques.
- Ability to prepare accurate product specifications for vendor production.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; CAD knowledge is beneficial.
- Strong aesthetic sense and awareness of home and lifestyle design trends.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to design customer-focused product solutions.
- Skilled at balancing creativity with business objectives.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong research skills for trends, colors, and materials.
- Clear communication and teamwork skills to liaise with Buying, Production, and Design teams.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design or related field.
- Proficiency in CAD programs and design software.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; professional and approachable.
- Comfortable with digital tools, email, and project tracking.
- Receptive to feedback and able to adapt designs based on direction.
- Experience managing seasonal line plans and supporting product development cycles.