DESIGN DIRECTOR - Baby

Solomon Page Fashion & Beauty; Connecticut; Presencial; USD 153.000 - 187.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Solomon Page Fashion & Beauty is seeking a senior design leader to shape the product vision for our baby, toddler, and family-focused lifestyle brand. You will oversee apparel and sleepwear, balancing trend-right design with market realities, and partner with executive leadership to bring assortments to life from concept to execution.

The role is three days in-office in Connecticut with easy access from Metro North; salary around $170,000 based on experience, with opportunities to influence

Formación

• 10+ years of progressive apparel design experience in the children’s category.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• Experience managing and developing creative teams.
• Strong product knowledge across apparel categories including fabrications, prints, color, fit.
• Ability to translate market trends and consumer insights into commercial assortments.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop seasonal product strategies that align with brand objectives and market opportunities.
• Direct creation of color palettes, prints, graphics, fabric concepts, silhouettes, and assortment architecture.
• Lead design process from concept through market launch and secure executive alignment.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Sales, Product Development, Sourcing, Marketing, and Digital teams.
• Build and develop a high-performing design organization and drive timely execution.

Conocimientos

Brand strategy

Team leadership

Cross-functional collab

Trend analysis

Adobe Creative Suite

Product design know-how

Educación

Bachelor's in Fashion Design

Related field preferred

Herramientas

Adobe Creative Suite

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an accomplished design leader with experience in the baby/toddler category to shape and drive the product vision for a growing lifestyle brand serving babies, children, and families. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the creative direction of apparel, sleepwear, and related product categories while ensuring collections deliver a strong combination of brand relevance, innovation, quality, and commercial success. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional creative instincts, deep product expertise, and the ability to balance trend-right design with the realities of the marketplace. This leader will work cross-functionally with executive leadership and key business partners to bring compelling product assortments to life from concept through execution.

This role is 3 days in-office in Connecticut with convenient access from the Metro North Train Station. The salary range is approximately $170,000 based on experience.

Responsibilities:

Product Vision & Brand Evolution

• Develop seasonal product strategies that align with brand objectives and market opportunities.
• Direct the creation of color palettes, prints, graphics, fabric concepts, silhouettes, and assortment architecture.
• Interpret consumer behavior, cultural influences, lifestyle trends, and competitive insights to inform product direction.
• Champion innovation while maintaining consistency with the brand’s established identity and values.
• Lead the design process from creative inception through final approval and market launch.
• Present concepts, seasonal strategies, and product direction to executive stakeholders and key external partners.

Business & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Merchandising, Sales, Product Development, Sourcing, Marketing, and Digital teams to build compelling assortments.
• Ensure product offerings align with customer expectations, pricing strategies, channel needs, and overall business objectives.
• Collaborate on fabric development, garment construction, fit, quality standards, costing, and production feasibility.
• Utilize sales performance, customer insights, and market intelligence to drive informed product decisions.
• Contribute to long-range planning and category growth initiatives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing design organization.
• Foster a culture of creativity, ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage seasonal calendars, team priorities, and workflow efficiency to ensure timely execution.
• Establish strong partnerships across all functional areas to support successful product commercialization.

Travel

Occasional domestic and international travel required for inspiration, market research, vendor collaboration, and product development activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Product Design, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive apparel design experience, within the Children’s category.
• Previous experience managing and developing creative teams.
• Strong product knowledge across apparel categories, including fabrications, print development, color, fit, and garment construction.
• Experience translating market trends and consumer insights into commercially successful product assortments.
• Demonstrated ability to balance creative aspirations with business objectives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Strong project management and operational planning capabilities.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and modern design platforms.
• Experience within children's, baby, or family-focused brands is highly desirable.
• Strategic & Consumer-Oriented: Understands evolving customer preferences and market dynamics.
• Creative Problem Solver: Brings fresh thinking and innovative product ideas while respecting brand integrity.
• Business Savvy: Appreciates the balance between design excellence, profitability, and growth objectives.
• Operationally Strong: Establishes effective processes, manages priorities, and drives accountability across teams.
• Collaborative Influencer: Builds productive partnerships and gains alignment across multiple stakeholders.
• Agile & Growth Minded: Thrives in fast-moving environments and embraces change as an opportunity.
• People Leader: Coaches talent, develops future leaders, and creates a positive team culture.