Assistant Designer, Soft Home Goods (Manhattan)

Client Overview :

Established in 1994, our client is a privately held company with headquarters in New York City. Today, the well appointed Manhattan office and 20 modern and spacious showroom enclaves allow the company to design, market and sell the growing suite of fine apparel brands.

Role Overview :

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Assistant Designer to join our creative Home Goods team. The ideal candidate should be passionate about home product designs and trends but also eager to learn and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Assistant Designer Responsibilities :

Assist lead designer with day-to-day project coordination.

Manage email correspondence with vendors, track samples.

Prepare & update CAD designs.

Organize samples and project files.

Create innovative and brand appropriate design solutions for all facets of brand specific Textiles.

Complete detailed design briefs for all new product development, to be sent to vendors for production

Present design solutions to sales and Product Teams

Manage and complete line plan requirements from Buyers on a seasonal basis.

Work closely with Buyers to develop a cohesive product assortment that both fulfill business needs, as well as pushing the envelope with new product development.

Quickly develop chase product closer to seasonal trends and needs.

Attend follow-up meetings for all products and manage workload accordingly.

Regular communication between sales, Design and Production team.

Research globally and domestically for new materials, fabrications and product opportunities.

Keep current on Department, Brand and companywide initiatives.

Research and present to Design Director new product and trend ideas for each season.

Assist in the preparation of overall concepts with Design team, to be presented to the Buying and Production teams each season.

Assistant Designer Qualifications :

2+ years of design experience, home goods or apparel

Strong Computer skills : Photoshop, Illustrator. CAD programs a plus

Ability to research and report on industry trend direction, color direction, and materials

Knowledge of textile embellishments, embroidery, stitch details and manipulation techniques.

Ability to create detailed product specifications to be sent to vendors for manufacture.

Outstanding taste level and sense of home and overall design trends.