Associate Designer, Graphics, Print & Art Approvals

Little Sleepies; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free pajamas & Play product on joining

Generous employee discount

Home office stipend

Job summary

Little Sleepies in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Associate Designer to support our Design & Product Development team. You will bridge creative execution and production, creating allover print and graphic designs and ensuring repeats are accurate.

You bring 3–5 years in apparel graphic/textile design, proficiency with Illustrator and Photoshop, and a keen eye for color and trend direction. Hybrid role offering benefits and a collaborative environment that values ideas and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in apparel graphic/textile design.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is required.
• Strong color sense and ability to identify trends for the brand.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design & Product Development to move concepts from concept to final approval.
• Create allover prints and graphics, prepare repeats and layout.
• Review color lab dips and approvals to meet brand standards.
• Organize artwork files and support millsheets and production handoffs.
• Assist with freelance artists and design studios as needed.

Skills

Apparel graphic design

Textile design

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Color theory

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

PLMs

Job description

About Us

Little Sleepies is one of the fastest growing companies in America, according to Inc. Magazine (#1 in retail)! We make days and nights easier with super-soft yet impressively durable, thoughtfully designed products that families love. Featuring prints kids are obsessed with and fabrics parents trust, every piece is made to feel good, fit right, and get worn on repeat. We're rooted in innovation and driven by care, with our signature fabrics, Lunaluxe® and Soluxe®, custom-developed to support the way kids move, sleep, and grow — because comfort isn't just how it feels, it's how it's made. Driven by creativity, passion, and the desire to do something extraordinary, we strive to bring joy and comfort to families around the world. We're excited to be doing this, and we hope you will be too. If our mission resonates, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Little Sleepies is one of the fastest growing companies in America, according to Inc. Magazine (#1 in retail)! We make days and nights easier with super-soft yet impressively durable, thoughtfully designed products that families love. Featuring prints kids are obsessed with and fabrics parents trust, every piece is made to feel good, fit right, and get worn on repeat. We're rooted in innovation and driven by care, with our signature fabrics, Lunaluxe® and Soluxe®, custom-developed to support the way kids move, sleep, and grow — because comfort isn't just how it feels, it's how it's made. Driven by creativity, passion, and the desire to do something extraordinary, we strive to bring joy and comfort to families around the world. We're excited to be doing this, and we hope you will be too. If our mission resonates, we would love to hear from you!

Location

Hybrid out of our brand state-of-the-art headquarters in Los Angeles, CA

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

The Role

The Associate Designer plays a key supporting role within the Little Sleepies Design & Product Development team, bridging creative execution and operational workflow for our product lines. This role will support textile design creation as well as ensure that print/color approvals, and millsheets are managed with accuracy, consistency, and attention to brand standards.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with the Design team in all stages of the product development cycle of our Play & Sleep product lines, from concept to final product approval, executing product vision with critical attention to detail and a sense of urgency to meet department deadlines.
• Create all over print and graphic designs, as well as, clean, layout, and recolor purchased artwork or in-house illustrations and put into repeat tiles using Adobe suite.
• Review color lab dips, prints, and strike offs in a lightbooth, and in collaboration with the Design Managers and Product Development team to drive timely approvals. Pulling pantones and samples as reference for comments/approval.
• Communicate feedback clearly and track approval status across all active development stages.
• Maintain organized artwork files and version history to support the broader design team.
• Support the creation of artwork millsheets and pull colors as needed to facilitate production handoffs.
• Support administrative tasks with freelance artists and design studios.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• 3-5 years of experience in apparel graphic/ textile design
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) required.
• Product passion, with an impeccable eye for color and the ability to identify trends aligned to the brand.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Solid understanding of the product development process: fabrication, silhouettes, print/ artwork technique and trim.
• Experience with PLMs or product development software is helpful; training will be provided.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple timelines simultaneously.
• Collaborative team player with clear and proactive communication skills.
• Ability to hand render and illustrate is a plus.
• Ability to color separate purchased artwork in Photoshop is a plus.
• Familiarity with color approval processes (lab dips, strike offs, print proofing) is a strong plus.
• Passion for children's apparel, print design, and the Little Sleepies brand is a plus.

What We’re Excited To Offer You

• Ability to work cross functionally with a fast-growing team, with smile-sparking products that turn everyday moments into magical memories
• A supportive environment that fosters and encourages new ideas and innovation
• The opportunity to stock your drawers with Little Sleepies! Free pajamas & Play product when you join (and every year on your work anniversary!) and a generous employee discount all year long to keep you cozy

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, vacation
• Sick days
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Home office stipend
• Internet stipend
• Company discount
• Team building activities
• Company-issued computer

Little Sleepies is an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.