Designer

SBH Community Service Network Inc.; Lakewood Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

SBH Community Service Network Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Layette Designer to translate creative concepts into production-ready garments, ensuring alignment with quality and brand standards.

You will develop complete tech packs, manage fabric libraries, and collaborate with Technical and Graphic Designers while coordinating with overseas manufacturers to maintain design intent and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in layette, infant, or children's apparel design.
• Strong understanding of fabrications, trims, garment construction, and fit.
• Ability to independently create complete tech packs and artwork prints.
• Experience with PLM systems and apparel development processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Balance creative vision with production feasibility and budget requirements.

Responsibilities

• Translate creative concepts into comprehensive technical specifications.
• Create complete, production-ready tech packs for production.
• Maintain fabric library and supplier information in PLM.
• Collaborate with Technical and Graphic Designers on development specs and artwork.
• Work with overseas manufacturing partners to preserve design intent.
• Adhere to development deadlines and calendar guidelines.
• Adhere to development deadlines and calendar guidelines.

Skills

Layette design

Tech pack creation

PLM systems

Budget adherence

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-project management

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Layette Designer to join our creative team. This position is ideal for a designer who combines a strong aesthetic sensibility with technical expertise and a comprehensive understanding of infant apparel development.

The Layette Designer will be responsible for translating creative concepts into fully developed, production-ready garments while ensuring every design detail is clearly communicated and aligned with our quality, cost, and brand standards.

Design Development & Technical Execution

• Translate creative concepts into comprehensive technical specifications.
• Provide all necessary information to execute each design, including:
  • Fabrication and material selection
  • Trims and embellishments
  • Color specifications
  • Sewing techniques
  • Garment construction
  • Label placement
  • Artwork and print design
  • Budget adherence
  • Fit instructions
• Ensure all design information is accurately documented within the Tech Pack and PLM system.
• Create and maintain complete, accurate, and production-ready tech packs.
• Provide original samples to support the development of new styles.
• Maintain the fabric library within the PLM system, including clear and accurate supplier information.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with the Technical Designer to develop accurate development specifications.
• Partner with the Graphic Designer to create artwork, prints, and technical packages.
• Identify and resolve design and construction challenges before sample development.
• Work collaboratively with overseas manufacturing partners to ensure design intent is maintained.
• Attend design meetings and adhere to established development deadlines and TIA calendar guidelines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in layette, infant, or children's apparel design.
• Strong understanding of fabrications, trims, garment construction, and fit.
• Ability to independently create complete tech packs and artwork prints is required.
• Experience with PLM systems and apparel development processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance creative vision with production feasibility and budget requirements.

Compensation & Work Arrangement

• Salary: Based on Experience
• Hybrid schedule: 2 days per week in-house, with the option to work remotely on remaining days.