Trend-Driven Associate Designer - Baby & Kids Bedding

Idea Nuova Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Idea Nuova Inc. is seeking an Associate Designer for the Baby & Kids Bedding team.

You will support concept to production, collaborating with product development, sourcing, merchandising, and production to translate trends into commercially successful collections for infants, toddlers, and kids. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of design experience in children's products or home textiles, strong CAD/tech pack skills, and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of design experience in baby/kids bedding, textiles, or soft goods.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Product Design, or related field preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience creating CADs, technical flats, repeat patterns, and production-ready artwork.
• Understanding of garment/textile construction, materials, trims, and development processes.
• Knowledge of tech packs, product specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with plush, soft goods, bedding, or giftable products is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to work onsite and commute to office location.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of seasonal baby and kids bedding collections, décor, soft goods, and related accessories.
• Create original concepts, CADs, print layouts, mood boards, presentation materials, and technical drawings.
• Develop and maintain accurate tech packs, spec sheets, BOMs, line sheets, and artwork files.
• Research trends, fabrics, trims, prints, color palettes, and competitive products to support seasonal direction.
• Collaborate with product development, sourcing, and production teams to bring products from concept to final approval.
• Review and comment on samples, strike-offs, lab dips, trims, and materials to ensure quality and design accuracy.
• Ensure products meet aesthetic, safety, quality, and fit standards specific to children's products.
• Assist with customer presentations, catalogs, sales materials, and other visual assets as needed.
• Organize and maintain design files, artwork revisions, and seasonal archives efficiently.
• Support merchandising and cross-functional teams with product updates, presentation materials, and sample management.
• Stay current on market trends and emerging ideas within the baby, kids, and home textile industries.
• Perform additional design and development responsibilities as assigned.]

Skills

Design collaboration

Excellent communication

Deadline-driven

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Product Design, or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

CADs

Job description

Idea Nuova Inc. is seeking an Associate Designer for the Baby & Kids Bedding team.

You will support concept to production, collaborating with product development, sourcing, merchandising, and production to translate trends into commercially successful collections for infants, toddlers, and kids. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of design experience in children's products or home textiles, strong CAD/tech pack skills, and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.