Apparel Designer

24 Seven Talent; Lakewood Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent in Lakewood, NJ is seeking a detail-oriented Layette Designer to join our creative team. Hybrid role with 2 days in-house and the remaining days remote, focusing on translating concepts into production-ready infant garments.

You will own tech packs, collaborate with graphic and technical design partners, and ensure designs meet quality, cost, and brand standards while maintaining accurate PLM records.

Qualifications

• Experience designing layette or infant apparel.
• Strong knowledge of fabrications, trims, and fit.
• Ability to create complete tech packs and artwork.
• Experience with PLM and apparel development processes.

Responsibilities

• Translate concepts into technical specs.
• Create production-ready tech packs with details on fabric, trims, color, sewing, and construction.
• Collaborate with Graphic Designer for prints and with overseas partners.
• Ensure design information is documented in Tech Pack and PLM.

Skills

Layette design

Infant apparel

Garment construction

Tech packs

Artwork prints

PLM systems

Tools

PLM systems

Tech pack creation

Job description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 Days In-House / Remaining Days Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Lakewood, NJ

Industry: Infant apparel

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Layette Designer to join our creative team. This position is ideal for a designer who combines a strong aesthetic sensibility with technical expertise and a comprehensive understanding of infant apparel development.

The Layette Designer will be responsible for translating creative concepts into fully developed, production-ready garments while ensuring every design detail is clearly communicated and aligned with our quality, cost, and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

Design Development & Technical Execution

• Translate creative concepts into comprehensive technical specifications.
• Provide all necessary information to execute each design, including:
• Fabrication and material selection
• Trims and embellishments
• Color specifications
• Sewing techniques
• Garment construction
• Artwork and print design
• Budget adherence
• Fit instructions
• Ensure all design information is accurately documented within the Tech Pack and PLM system.
• Create and maintain complete, accurate, and production-ready tech packs.
• Provide original samples to support the development of new styles.
• Maintain the fabric library within the PLM system, including clear and accurate supplier information.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with the Technical Designer to develop accurate development specifications.
• Partner with the Graphic Designer to create artwork, prints, and technical packages.
• Identify and resolve design and construction challenges before sample development.
• Work collaboratively with overseas manufacturing partners to ensure design intent is maintained.
• Attend design meetings and adhere to established development deadlines and TIA calendar guidelines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in layette, infant, or children's apparel design.
• Strong understanding of fabrications, trims, garment construction, and fit.
• Ability to independently create complete tech packs and artwork prints is required.
• Experience with PLM systems and apparel development processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance creative vision with production feasibility and budget requirements.