Fourth Floor · 9 hours ago
Senior Designer
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $120K/yr
8+ years expFourth Floor is representing a high-end women's contemporary brand seeking a Senior Designer to join their team in New York. The role involves collaborating with the Creative Director to create cohesive women's woven collections, from concept to production, while ensuring alignment with commercial goals and seasonal timelines.
Human ResourcesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Creative Director to translate seasonal inspiration, mood, and brand DNA into cohesive women’s woven collections
Design and develop styles from concept through production, ensuring creative vision and commercial goals are aligned
Produce detailed flat sketches, technical drawings, specs, and comprehensive tech packs to support accurate execution
Research market trends, fabric innovations, and category performance to inform seasonal direction and assortment strategy
Partner cross-functionally with Technical Design, Production, and E-commerce teams throughout the development process
Own design timelines and deliverables, maintaining alignment with the seasonal calendar and key milestones
Communicate closely with overseas factories to oversee sampling, revisions, and approvals while protecting design intent
Source and develop fabrics, trims, and embellishments in partnership with Production to elevate seasonal collections
Qualification
Required
8–10 years of experience designing women's ready-to-wear, preferably within contemporary or luxury fashion
Strong expertise in woven apparel, with a refined eye for proportion, detail, and silhouette
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; solid working knowledge of Excel
Deep understanding of garment construction, fabrications, and global manufacturing processes
Ability to balance creative execution with business needs in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Proven track record of managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Elevated aesthetic sensibility with a strong foundation in concept development and visual storytelling
Preferred
Experience designing tailored, structured, or sportswear silhouettes is a plus
Company
Fourth Floor
Fourth Floor is a staffing and recruiting company that offers freelancing and direct hire recruitment services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rachel Morgan
Director of Recruitment and Client Partnerships
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