Associate Technical Designer (Play)

Little Sleepies; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Free pajamas & Play product on joining

Employee discount

Home office stipend

Internet stipend

Company discount

Team building activities

Company-issued computer

Job summary

Little Sleepies is seeking a Technical Designer to ensure fit and quality across Play lines. You will lead weekly fittings, manage samples with overseas factories, and translate design concepts into precise prototypes. You will help maintain our Master Grade Rule and block library, collaborating closely with Design to meet our high standards.

Join a fast-growing team at our Los Angeles HQ with a hybrid schedule and opportunities to influence product development from concept to final fit.

Qualifications

• College degree in a related field (Product Development, Design, or Technical Design).
• 3+ years experience in Technical Design; childrenswear preferred.
• Experience working with overseas factories/vendors.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google Applications.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator.
• Proficient in PLM/PDM systems.
• Knowledge of garment fit, construction, patternmaking, and grading.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Excellent communication and follow-up with partners.
• Team player with willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Play Technical Design Manager.
• Coordinate & Lead weekly fits on form and with live fit models.
• Receive, measure, and prepare fit/PP samples for weekly fits.
• Communicate pattern/fit corrections to overseas factories/vendors.
• Collaborate with Design to translate fit intent into proto/first-fit sample.
• Review samples for safety hazards and address with cross-functional partners.
• Ensure factory sewing/construction aligns with Little Sleepies standards.
• Support Play Manager in creation/maintenance of Play block library.
• Participate in special projects and daily workload.
• Support calendar milestones for Fit and PP sample approvals.
• Hybrid schedule: in-office 3 days a week.

Skills

Garment fit knowledge

Overseas factory coordination

Patternmaking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Product Development/Design/Technical Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

PLM/PDM systems

Microsoft Office/Google Apps

Excel/Sheets

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!

Location

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

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

The Role

As a pivotal member of our Technical Design team, you'll be at the heart of ensuring that our vision for comfort and quality is consistently executed across our Play lines. You will coordinate and lead weekly fit sessions, manage fit samples, and communicate essential fit corrections with overseas factories to maintain our high standards. Your expertise in garment fit, construction, and patternmaking will be crucial as you work closely with our Design team to translate concepts into beautifully crafted products. With a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach, you'll also support the creation and maintenance of our Master Grade Rule and block library, ensuring every piece meets Little Sleepies’ specifications. Join us in our state-of-the-art headquarters in Los Angeles and contribute to our mission of spreading comfort and joy through every stitch and seam.

What you’ll do:

• This role will be reporting to the Play Technical Design Manager.
• Coordinate & Lead Weekly fits on form and with live fit models.
• Receive, measure, and prepare Fit/PP Samples for weekly fits.
• Communicate pattern/fit corrections to overseas factories/vendors.
• Partners with Design to understand fit intent and aesthetic to ensure it translates into proto/1st fit sample.
• Review samples for any potential safety issues/hazards/risks, and address to the internal cross-functional partners and factory.
• Ensure factory is using best sewing/construction practices, while also meeting Little Sleepies standards.
• Support Play Manager in creation/maintenance of Play block library.
• Participate in special projects in addition to completing daily workload.
• Support calendar management to hit critical milestones with cross-functional partners for Fit and PP Sample approvals.
• Hybrid Schedule - In-office 3 days a week.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• College degree in a related field (Product Development, Design, or Technical Design)
• 3+ years experience in Technical Design. Experience in childrenswear is preferred.
• Experience working with overseas factories/vendors.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google Applications.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator.
• Proficient in PLM/PDM systems.
• Knowledge of garment fit, construction, patternmaking, and grading.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills with internal and external partners.
• A team player attitude and willingness to learn and grow.

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.