Baby Apparel Design Director - Trend & Team Lead

Fourth Floor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Kids Apparel Company in New York, NY, is seeking a Design Director - Baby to lead design initiatives for children's fashion. The role involves developing designs based on market trends, maintaining quality standards, and managing a creative team. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in design software. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the creative vision in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in fashion design.
• Strong organizational, communication, and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs based on style plans, sales needs, and emerging trends.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain quality and aesthetic standards.
• Conduct competitive research and create trend reports.
• Lead the conceptualization of seasonal design concepts.
• Troubleshoot quality and technical issues.
• Manage handoff processes and approve materials.
• Foster a positive team dynamic and evaluate team performance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proficiency in design software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Design software

Mac platforms

Job description

A growing Kids Apparel Company in New York, NY, is seeking a Design Director - Baby to lead design initiatives for children's fashion. The role involves developing designs based on market trends, maintaining quality standards, and managing a creative team. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in design software. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the creative vision in a fast-paced environment.