Design Director

Fourth Floor; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourth Floor in New York, NY is seeking a Design Director for the Baby + Toddler division to lead seasonal children’s apparel collections and shape product direction.

You will mentor the design team, review concepts, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure quality, safety, and alignment with business goals.

Hybrid work arrangement (Mon-Thu on site, Fri WFH) in NYC.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in children's apparel design.
• Experience leading large design teams.
• Strong fabrics/materials and garment construction knowledge.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on approach to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction and development of seasonal children’s apparel collections.
• Partner with leadership to establish design concepts, color palettes, prints, and product direction.
• Manage and mentor the design team, prioritizing workflow and deadlines.
• Review designs to ensure quality and consistency across collections.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align design with product needs and production.
• Oversee the design process from concept to final sample approval.
• Ensure products meet quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Present seasonal collections and design concepts to leadership and partners.

Skills

Design leadership

Team mentorship

Fabric knowledge

Garment construction

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Our client, an elevated childrenswear apparel manufacturer is seeking a Design Director for their Baby + Toddler division to join their team in NYC!

Responsibilities:

• Lead the creative direction and development of seasonal children’s apparel collections.
• Partner with creative leadership to establish design concepts, color palettes, prints, and overall product direction.
• Manage and mentor the design team, overseeing workflow, priorities, and project deadlines.
• Review designs and provide feedback to ensure quality and consistency across collections.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align design concepts with product needs, business goals, and production requirements.
• Oversee the design process from initial concept through final sample approval.
• Ensure products meet applicable quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Review market trends and sales performance to inform future design direction.
• Present seasonal collections and design concepts to leadership and business partners.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in children's apparel design
• Previous experience leading and developing large design teams.
• Strong understanding of fabrics, materials, and garment construction.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to take a hands-on approach and support the team as needed.

Hybrid, Mon-Thursday on site, Friday WFH.