Associate Designer – Baby & Kids Bedding

Idea Nuova, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Idea Nuova, Inc. seeks a creative Associate Designer for its Baby & Kids Bedding line.

You will contribute to concept development, CADs, mood boards, and technical drawings, collaborating with product development, sourcing, merchandising, and production. You have 2–4 years of design experience in children’s textiles or soft goods, a Bachelor’s in Fashion/Textile Design, and strong Illustrator/Photoshop skills.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of design experience in baby, kids, bedding, home textiles, or children’s products.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Product Design, or related field preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience creating CADs, technical flats, repeat patterns, and production-ready artwork.
• Understanding of garment/textile construction, materials, trims, and product development processes.
• Knowledge of tech packs, product specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to work onsite and commute to office location.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of seasonal baby and kids bedding collections, décor, soft goods, and related accessories.
• Create original concepts, CADs, print layouts, mood boards, presentation materials, and technical drawings.
• Develop and maintain accurate tech packs, spec sheets, BOMs, line sheets, and artwork files.
• Research trends, fabrics, trims, prints, color palettes, and competitive products to support seasonal direction.
• Collaborate with product development, sourcing, and production teams to bring products from concept to final approval.
• Review and comment on samples, strike-offs, lab dips, trims, and materials to ensure quality and design accuracy.
• Ensure products meet aesthetic, safety, quality, and fit standards specific to children’s products.
• Assist with customer presentations, catalogs, sales materials, and other visual assets as needed.
• Organize and maintain design files, artwork revisions, and seasonal archives efficiently.
• Support merchandising and cross-functional teams with product updates, presentation materials, and sample management.
• Stay current on market trends and emerging ideas within the baby, kids, and home textile industries.
• Perform additional design and development responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Creative design

Attention to detail

Trend analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion/Textile Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

CADs

Tech packs

Job description

Role Overview

Idea Nuova, Inc. is seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and trend-driven Associate Designer to join our Baby & Kids Bedding team. This role is ideal for a designer with experience in children’s products, textiles, or soft goods who is passionate about creating innovative and commercially successful collections for infants, toddlers, and kids.

The Associate Designer will support the design and product development process from concept through production, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including product development, sourcing, merchandising, sales, and production. The ideal candidate has strong technical design skills, a keen eye for color and print, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of seasonal baby and kids bedding collections, décor, soft goods, and related accessories
• Create original concepts, CADs, print layouts, mood boards, presentation materials, and technical drawings
• Develop and maintain accurate tech packs, spec sheets, BOMs, line sheets, and artwork files
• Research trends, fabrics, trims, prints, color palettes, and competitive products to support seasonal direction
• Collaborate with product development, sourcing, and production teams to bring products from concept to final approval
• Review and comment on samples, strike-offs, lab dips, trims, and materials to ensure quality and design accuracy
• Ensure products meet aesthetic, safety, quality, and fit standards specific to children’s products
• Assist with customer presentations, catalogs, sales materials, and other visual assets as needed
• Organize and maintain design files, artwork revisions, and seasonal archives efficiently
• Support merchandising and cross-functional teams with product updates, presentation materials, and sample management
• Stay current on market trends and emerging ideas within the baby, kids, and home textile industries
• Perform additional design and development responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of design experience, preferably in baby, kids, bedding, home textiles, soft goods, or children’s products
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Product Design, or related field preferred
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience creating CADs, technical flats, repeat patterns, and production-ready artwork
• Understanding of garment/textile construction, materials, trims, and product development processes
• Knowledge of tech packs, product specifications, and manufacturing requirements
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience with plush, soft goods, bedding, or giftable products is a plus
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Ability to work onsite and commute to office location

What Success Looks Like

• Contributes creative, trend-right concepts that translate into commercially successful products
• Consistently delivers accurate artwork, tech packs, and development materials on schedule
• Builds strong partnerships across Design, Product Development, Sales, and Sourcing teams
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of retailer needs, consumer trends, and market opportunities
• Helps drive innovation across the Baby & Kids Bedding category while maintaining quality, cost, and timeline objectives

Why Join Idea Nuova?

This is an opportunity to work on products that reach millions of consumers through some of the nation's largest retailers. You'll collaborate with talented teams across design, product development, sales, and sourcing while helping shape the future of one of our most exciting and growing categories.