Design Lead, Kids’ Wear & Brand Strategy

Haddad Organization Ltd.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Haddad Brands in New York is seeking a Designer who will work cross-functionally with Graphic Design, Sales and Merchandising to create and develop seasonal apparel lines while supporting the brand’s objectives. This role also serves as a key liaison between the New York Office and the China Office, ensuring clear, efficient, and timely communication across regions.

You will research trends, create CAD sketches, review tech packs, manage milestones, oversee design catalogs, communicate progress

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fashion design or equivalent.
• 5+ years of fashion industry experience; children's wear knowledge a plus.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin, written and verbal.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).

Responsibilities

• Research and identify market place 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.
• Ensure that the design team is made aware of major milestones and deadlines throughout the design process including fabric requests and sourcing timelines.
• 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.
• 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 room. Design, and cross-functional teams as needed
• Manage, train and develop Associate and Assistant Designers

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Haddad Brands in New York is seeking a Designer who will work cross-functionally with Graphic Design, Sales and Merchandising to create and develop seasonal apparel lines while supporting the brand’s objectives. This role also serves as a key liaison between the New York Office and the China Office, ensuring clear, efficient, and timely communication across regions.

You will research trends, create CAD sketches, review tech packs, manage milestones, oversee design catalogs, communicate progress