ASSOCIATE DESIGNER - Children's

Kids Stop; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids Stop in New York seeks an Associate Designer to support the design and development team from concept through production. The role is ideal for someone creative, organized, and experienced in children’s apparel who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

You will join a team developing fashion-forward children’s collections for multiple retail partners, coordinating with overseas factories and vendors to ensure timely execution across newborn to layette categories.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in children's apparel design or product development.
• Experience across boys, girls, infant, or layette categories preferred.
• Knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, grading, and fit.
• Strong understanding of current fashion trends within the children's market.
• Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience with juniors or young men's categories is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and development of children's apparel collections.
• Prepare detailed tech packs including garment construction details, measurements, trims, artwork, and specifications.
• Communicate daily with overseas factories and vendors regarding development and production updates.
• Create prints, graphics, and colorways using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Review samples and support fit/spec corrections as needed.
• Maintain organization of development materials and timelines.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of product lines.

Skills

Creative

Organized

Multitasking

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Excel

Job description

Growing apparel company in the children's market is seeking an Associate Designer to support the design and development team. This role is ideal for someone creative, organized, and experienced in children's apparel who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment from concept through production.

The company develops fashion-forward children's apparel for a wide range of retail partners across both domestic and international markets. Product categories include newborn, toddler, boys, and girls collections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design and development of children's apparel collections
• Prepare detailed tech packs including garment construction details, measurements, trims, artwork, and specifications
• Communicate daily with overseas factories and vendors regarding development and production updates
• Create prints, graphics, and colorways using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Review samples and support fit/spec corrections as needed
• Maintain organization of development materials and timelines
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of product lines

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience in children's apparel design or product development
• Experience across boys, girls, infant, or layette categories preferred
• Knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, grading, and fit
• Strong understanding of current fashion trends within the children's market
• Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• Experience with juniors or young men's categories is a plus

Compensation:

$55,000-$80,000 based on experience