Kids' Apparel Designer - NYC | Onsite + Friday WFH

The Recruiting Hive; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive in New York is seeking a talented apparel designer to support the design and development of seasonal Big Girls Walmart licensed collections, collaborating across design, merchandising, and product development teams.

You will research trends, create colorways and presentations in Illustrator/Photoshop, manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and ensure designs meet brand and retailer expectations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of apparel design experience, preferably in children's or retail apparel.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of fashion trends, color, graphics, and apparel construction.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Licensed apparel experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of seasonal apparel collections for the Big Girls Walmart licensed business
• Research current fashion, color, graphic, and market trends relevant to the target customer
• Create and update apparel designs, colorways, and presentations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Collaborate with Senior Designers, Graphic Designers, Merchandising, and Product Development teams
• Help develop design concepts that align with brand guidelines, retailer needs, and seasonal trends
• Review samples and provide design feedback throughout the development process
• Organize and maintain design files, artwork, and seasonal project information
• Assist with approvals and revisions to ensure designs meet brand and customer expectations

Skills

Apparel design

Project management

Communication

Trend research

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

The Recruiting Hive in New York is seeking a talented apparel designer to support the design and development of seasonal Big Girls Walmart licensed collections, collaborating across design, merchandising, and product development teams.

You will research trends, create colorways and presentations in Illustrator/Photoshop, manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and ensure designs meet brand and retailer expectations.