Kids' Apparel & Accessories Designer

Bits & Bows; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bits & Bows is seeking a creative Apparel & Accessories Designer to develop seasonal collections across baby, toddler, and children's apparel and accessories. This hands-on role takes a product from concept through production-ready design, balancing creativity with cost, quality, and functionality.

The ideal candidate has strong garment construction knowledge, experience with CADs and tech packs, and the ability to collaborate with overseas manufacturers in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Fashion/Apparel/Technical Design or related field.
• 3–5+ years of professional apparel design, technical design, or product development experience.
• Experience designing children's apparel, babywear, or swim preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to create detailed CADs, technical flats, and production-ready tech packs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal collections across baby, toddler, and children's apparel and accessories.
• Translate direction and brand identity into cohesive, commercially compelling products.
• Develop prints, graphics, embroidery artwork, and other design details.
• Create CADs, technical flats, colorways, and product presentations.
• Prepare production-ready tech packs with measurements, fabrics, trims, and labeling.
• Maintain design files, specifications, and development documentation.
• Collaborate with overseas manufacturers and manage sample development.
• Support wholesale partners, retailers, and licensing opportunities.
• Ensure costs, quality, and production capabilities are aligned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Bits & Bows is seeking a creative Apparel & Accessories Designer to develop seasonal collections across baby, toddler, and children's apparel and accessories. This hands-on role takes a product from concept through production-ready design, balancing creativity with cost, quality, and functionality.

The ideal candidate has strong garment construction knowledge, experience with CADs and tech packs, and the ability to collaborate with overseas manufacturers in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial