Baby Apparel Designer _ Heritage Brand

EMERGING BLUE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Kids Apparel Designer specializing in infant apparel. This exciting role involves collaborating with Graphic Design, Sales, and Merchandising teams to create seasonal apparel lines that align with the brand's vision. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in kidswear, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead a team. Join a dynamic environment where your creativity and expertise will contribute to innovative designs and brand success. If you're passionate about fashion and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in kidswear focusing on Baby apparel.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify marketplace trends on style, fit, and color.
• Create CAD sketches and oversee the design process.
• Manage and develop Associate and Assistant Designers.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design

Job description

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Overview

Our client is looking for a Kids Apparel Designer with a specialty in infant apparel. This role will work cross functionally with the Graphic Design, Sales and Merchandising teams to create and develop seasonal apparel lines while supporting the overall brand’s objective.

Job Description

Baby Apparel Designer _ Heritage brand

Overview

Our client is looking for a Kids Apparel Designer with a specialty in infant apparel. This role will work cross functionally with the Graphic Design, Sales and Merchandising teams to create and develop seasonal apparel lines while supporting the overall brand’s objective.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify marketplace trends on style, fit and color to maintain a brand strategy
• Create CAD sketches of styles in development
• Review and approve all technical packs to ensure accuracy of product development and create tech packs as necessary
• Oversee the creation, development and execution of design process while implementing the overall brand strategy and merchandise objectives for their functional area
• Attend all fitting meetings and lend feedback to ensure design intention is captured
• Work closely with Graphic Designers, Sales and Merch to prepare line reviews and presentation materials for market and corporate brand meetings
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of the seasonal design catalogs to ensure accuracy
• Ensure Design Operations and Sourcing have the most accurate information on line development and that changes were implemented
• Communicate regularly with Sales and Merchandising teams to discuss line development progress and share feedback
• Review and approve styles, materials, trims and colors and effectively communicate approvals to appropriate cross functional teams
• Participate in sampling communication between sample rooms. Design, and cross-functional teams as needed
• Manage, train and develop Associate and Assistant Designers
• Initial fit/Sample pass off to TD for new fits
• Manage Fashion Show concepting, styling and work with Marketing on Go-sees
• Special projects as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
• 5+ years of experience in kidswear with a focus on Baby apparel.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills with attention to detail
• Ability to lead and develop a team of Assistant/Associate Designer (s)
• Brand appropriate aesthetic
• Must have Denim and C+S experience
  
  

Salary: $65,000 - $100,000 yearly

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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