Senior Designer

CP Brands Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CP Brands Group is seeking a Senior Designer to lead denim and woven design for the Wrangler line, covering infant to big kids for department stores and off-price channels. The role requires collaboration with Sales, Design, and Sourcing, and a strong Illustrator skill set.

The candidate should thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring 5+ years of design experience, and hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree. Join a family-owned company with a history dating back to 1986 and contribute to vibrant,

Qualifications

• 4+ years of design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Expert in Adobe Illustrator.
• Bachelor's degree in fashion design, merchandising, art, or related field.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal design from concept to handoff, aligning with Wrangler DNA and briefs.
• Collaborate with Technical Design, Merchandising, and Production to ensure feasible, cost-conscious designs.
• Drive fit, construction, and wash/finish direction for kids’ products with teams.
• Sketch new bodies with Spec Designer and apply prints into black & whites.
• Pair prints for coordinated sets or collections.
• Revise artwork, scale prints, repeat patterns, or recolor as needed.
• Create and revise tech packs for designs.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Interpret sales data to guide future design strategies and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Design experience

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Established in 1986, CP Brands Group is a privately held family-owned company with origins in infant/toddler apparel and accessories, and has since expanded to larger children’s and adult sizes, as well as sleepwear for the entire family.

CP Brands Group (formerly known as Cutie Pie Baby) is a wardrobe essential, with its products available in 60,000 stores globally. As a family-owned business, our focus is on crafting playful and sophisticated prints on boutique-style clothing, sleepwear, and accessories.

Job Description

CP Brands Group is looking to hire a Senior Designer for our Wrangler line to start ASAP. Looking for someone with 5+ years of design experience specifically in denim and wovens, who would be responsible for designing childrenswear (infant -big kids) for department stores, big box retailers, and the off-price channel. We are looking for someone who enjoys being part of a collaborative environment between Sales, Design, and Sourcing teams.

Candidate must be an expert in Adobe Illustrator, detail-oriented, creative, self-motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal design from concept, color, print/graphics, and silhouette through final handoff, ensuring alignment with Wrangler DNA and merchandising briefs
• Collaborate with Technical Design, Merchandising, and Production teams to ensure designs are feasible, safe, and meet cost targets.
• Drive fit, construction, and wash/finish direction appropriate for kids’ product, working with Technical Design and Production to resolve issues.
• Work with Spec Designer to sketch new bodies, then plug prints into black + whites
• Pair prints together for matching sets or collections
• Revise artwork when needed (must be able to scale prints, recreate a repeat, recolor)
• Create, maintain and revise tech packs relative to designs
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at once
• Interpret sales data to guide future design strategies and identify growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related design experience – with portfolio to demonstrate prior work
• Expert in Adobe Illustrator
• Bachelor\'s degree in fashion design, merchandising, art, or related field
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• In-depth understanding of design principles such as construction and garment fit
• Precise and accurate attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently