Girls’ Apparel Designer — Trend-Driven in NYC

Confidential

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Confidential in New York is seeking a talented Designer for Children’s Apparel to create trend-right collections from concept to final development. You will balance creative vision with cost, production timelines, and customer requirements.

The role collaborates with merchandising, production, sourcing, technical design, and sales to deliver seasonal lines that meet brand direction and delivery deadlines. A strong portfolio and proficiency in Illustrator/Photoshop are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred.
Minimum of 5years of apparel design experience, preferably in children’s apparel, girls’ sportswear, or related categories.
Strong understanding of garment construction, fabric, trims, fit, color, and print development.
Excellent Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills required.
PLM, ERP, or product lifecycle software experience preferred.
Strong sketching, CAD, presentation, and technical package skills.
Ability to manage multiple seasons, customers, and deadlines at once.
Strong communication skills and ability to work with overseas factories.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
Strong sense of trend, color, proportion, and commercial product design.

Responsibilities

Research seasonal trends, color, fabrics, trims, silhouettes, and market direction.
Prepare design concepts, mood boards, color palettes, and presentation boards.
Design apparel collections that are brand-appropriate, customer-focused, and commercially viable.
Develop original sketches, CADs, prints, graphics, and layouts using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Build cohesive seasonal assortments across multiple classifications.
Partner with product development and production teams to ensure designs are achievable within target cost and timeline.
Review lab dips, strike-offs, trims, artwork submissions, and sample submits.
Attend fittings and provide comments related to styling, proportion, construction, and overall design intent.
Track design changes from initial concept through final approval.
Mentor associate and assistant designers as needed.