Kids’ Little Girl & Tween Couture Designer

LoveShackFancy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion and lifestyle brand in New York, NY is seeking a skilled Designer with 5–9 years of experience to oversee the design process from concept to production. The ideal candidate will have a strong creative ability, exceptional design and fit sense, and proficiency in tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator. Responsibilities include collaborating with merchandising and development teams, managing tech packs, and ensuring design quality throughout production. This role is crucial for bringing innovative children's apparel to life.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of experience in a design environment.
• Ability to think creatively in three dimensions and envision how designs will execute.
• Proficient in hand drawing or Procreate for flats.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design process from market research to fabric execution.
• Communicate development comments to overseas factories.
• Manage tech pack passing and adoption schedules.

Skills

Creative ability

Communication skills

Proficiency in Photoshop

Project management

Education

BA or Associate Degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Excel

Job description

ABOUT LOVESHACKFANCY:

LoveShackFancy, founded in 2013 by Rebecca Hessel Cohen, is a global fashion, beauty, childrenswear, accessories, home, and lifestyle brand celebrated for its romantic, vintage-inspired aesthetic and cult-like community. Known for its immersive, whimsical interiors, the brand has grown to 24 boutiques across the U.S. and London. Signature ruffles, pink, and bows anchor the collections, while storytelling and pioneering community-driven experiences have shaped LoveShackFancy into more than a fashion label—it’s a shared lifestyle movement. Coveted collaborations include Victoria’s Secret PINK, Gap, Target, Stanley, Pottery Barn, Bogner, and more. In 2023, LoveShackFancy launched Beauty exclusively at Sephora, inviting millions into its rose-colored world of whimsy and celebration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the design process, including market research, design, and guidance through fabric execution processes for Little Girl, Tween, and Baby collections across all categories including wovens, sweaters, and C&S
• Research seasonal trends, silhouettes, materials, and novelty techniques; bring new ideas through competitive shopping, research, and attending local vintage shows
• Develop seasonal collections in partnership with Merchandising, the Senior Design Director, and VP of Design from concept through completion
• Design into groups/styles that leverage qualities and concepts from womenswear and adapt them for Little Girl and Tween categories; additionally supplement with new standalone concepts specific to these categories
• Versatile in designing across all categories including dresses, tops, jackets, outerwear, bottoms, occasion dressing, sweaters, fleece, active, swim, and C&S
• Communicate comments for fabrics, combos, linings, mockups, embellishments, and other developments to overseas factories; troubleshoot and work with the team to ensure developments meet design standards
• Work on visual presentations for key meetings, ensuring boards and decks effectively communicate and align with the LoveShackFancy language; maintain updated flat sketches, CADs, layouts, and fabric development information
• Track the status of developments, ensure outstanding questions are resolved, and strategically plan workload to meet calendar goals
• Manage tech pack passing and adoption schedules; coordinate meeting scheduling and preparation
• Problem-solve calendar, deadline, and other issues with cross-department partners including Product Development, Production, and the Senior Design Director
• Be a detail-oriented, organized self-starter who can own every aspect of the design development process from concept to production
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of technical aspects of garment development including sketching, construction, and fit
• Initiate and supervise trim development and sourcing
• Prepare and ensure accuracy of tech packs and comments from initial concept through production; responsible for launching development tech packs
• Attend bulk fittings and work with Technical Designers and Production to maintain design concept, fit, and quality standards throughout the production process
• Oversee production trim and fabric approvals
  

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

SKILLS, QUALITIES & BEHAVIORS:

• 5–9 years of experience in a design environment
• High taste level and strong creative ability
• Exceptional design and fit sense
• Skilled in hand drawing or Procreate for flats
• Computer skills: proficient in Excel, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator; familiarity with Canva or other similar presentation programs
• Ability to think creatively in three dimensions and envision how designs will execute
• Knowledgeable in technical aspects of construction; experienced working with overseas development and able to allocate work to tailors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Exemplary time management and project management skills
• Strong follow-through; proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented
• Strong planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail
• Ability to recognize and react to changing work demands
• Goal-oriented with the ability to stay focused on creating winning results
• Mentor or management experience; proficiency in guiding junior team members and nurturing talent
• BA or Associate Degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a comparable field
• Hardworking and flexible with strong problem-solving skills
  

Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000 per year.