Associate Designer (Kids/Toddler)

24 Seven Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent's client, a growing apparel company, seeks a highly creative Associate Designer to support its Children's Design team, with a primary focus on Toddler Boys from concept through final execution.

You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop seasonal collections, translate trends into concepts, build color palettes and graphics, maintain BOMs, and work with print, fabric, and production teams to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
• 3+ years of apparel design experience; Children’s wear or Toddler Boys preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PLM systems.
• Knowledge of 3D design tools and Browzwear is a plus.
• Strong merchandising instincts, color sense, and trend direction.
• Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end product design process from concepts to execution.
• Research market trends, fabrics, colors, and prints for seasonal concepts.
• Translate research into fresh Toddler Boys concepts and palettes.
• Develop color palettes, graphics, prints, and silhouettes.
• Create and maintain BOMs and support design team operations.
• Collaborate with print/graphics partners for cohesive product vision.
• Partner with Product Development on fabric and trim development.
• Work with production teams to support fit, quality, and timely delivery.
• Assist with line plans, development tracking, and cross-functional communication.
• Contribute to new concepts and product-category development.
• Ensure development deliverables are accurate and on time.

Skills

3+ years experience

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

PLM systems

Browzwear

Merchandising instinct

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Browzwear

Job description

Our client, a growing apparel company, is seeking a highly creative Associate Designer to support its Children’s Design team, with a primary focus on Toddler Boys. This is an excellent opportunity for a designer with a fresh point of view, strong commercial instincts, and a solid understanding of the product design process from concept through final execution.

The Associate Designer will collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop current, market-relevant seasonal collections. Experience designing for toddler boys or related children’s apparel categories is strongly preferred.

What You’ll Do

• Support the end-to-end product design process, including concepts, color, print direction, silhouettes, and execution.
• Research market trends, retail assortments, fabrics, colors, silhouettes, graphics, prints, patterns, and competitive activity.
• Translate research into fresh, commercially relevant seasonal concepts for Toddler Boys collections.
• Develop color palettes, inspiration boards, graphics, prints, patterns, and silhouettes.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and support day-to-day design team operations.
• Collaborate with print and graphics partners to deliver a cohesive seasonal product vision.
• Partner with Product Development on fabric and trim development, including research, color comments, and lab dip approvals.
• Work with technical and production teams to support fit, quality, and timely product execution.
• Assist with line plans, development tracking, and communication across cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to new concepts and product-category development.
• Follow up on development deliverables to help ensure accuracy and on-time completion.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of related apparel design experience; children’s apparel or Toddler Boys experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PLM systems.
• Knowledge of 3D design tools and Browzwear is a plus.
• Strong merchandising instincts, color sense, design aesthetic, and awareness of trend direction.
• Strong conceptual skills in graphics, prints, and patterns.
• Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.