Kids' Apparel Designer - Trend-Driven & Impactful

United Legwear & Apparel Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Fitness Reimbursement

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Group-Term Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Commuter Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

United Legwear & Apparel Co. in New York City is seeking an Associate Designer for the Kids Apparel line. The role supports the design team from concept through production, helping create trend-right, commercially viable products for the PUMA Kids boys’ line.

You will sketch, research trends, develop CADs, prepare tech packs, and coordinate with factories and sales to bring collections to market. A fashion degree and 2+ years’ design experience, especially in kidswear, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or related field is required.
• 2+ years of experience in design, including kidswear (boys) is preferred.
• Knowledge of fashion trends, color, fabrics, and styling required.

Responsibilities

• Design, sketch, and develop ideas for multiple lines/collections.
• Research trends and translate them into brand-appropriate color, fabrics, and styles.
• Create seasonal CADs and manage development from concept to pre-production.
• Input tech packs into Exenta system and liaise with factories.
• Coordinate with sales to discuss design ideas.
• Tag and organize samples for market meetings.
• Support the design team and operations as needed.

Skills

Fashion design

Kidswear experience

Trend research

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or related area

Tools

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

United Legwear & Apparel Co. in New York City is seeking an Associate Designer for the Kids Apparel line. The role supports the design team from concept through production, helping create trend-right, commercially viable products for the PUMA Kids boys’ line.

You will sketch, research trends, develop CADs, prepare tech packs, and coordinate with factories and sales to bring collections to market. A fashion degree and 2+ years’ design experience, especially in kidswear, are required.