Childrenswear Designer

Job Description

Childrenswear Designer

Client Overview: Popular baby apparel brand specializing in organic cotton clothing.

Position Overview: The designer role requires a unique blend of artistic talent, technical skill, and an understanding of the childrenswear market. The Designer will be responsible for the design of Baby/Children’s Apparel and Sleepwear. The ideal candidate must be highly creative with a strong passion to innovate. The role requires creating original designs that bring imagination to life through watercolor hand-painting techniques, while ensuring the clothing is both functional and comfortable for children.

Designer Responsibilities
• Creative: o Design and develop children’s apparel collections from concept/inspiration through production o Create unique designs and patterns that reflect brand aesthetic, concept direction and the business strategy o Create original artwork from drawing to hand painting and digital rendering to execute prints o Create mood boards, sketches, and technical drawings using design software Adobe Illustrator o Present designs and concepts to senior leadership, incorporating feedback to refine the final collection o Deliver product designs with strong execution, achieving goals with speed, agility and attention to detail o Research emerging trends found within art, design, and fashion to stay ahead of market demands while incorporating innovative design concepts
• Collaboration and Communication: o Work collaboratively within a dynamic and creative design team o Collaborate with merchandising and product development to ensure designs are feasible for production and are within budget and timeline, without compromising design integrity o Collaborate and communicate with key partners throughout the design process including merchandising, product development, and technical design o Present designs during seasonal line reviews with cross-functional team members including merchandising, product development, and sales o Participate in fittings and work with technical designer to ensure proper fit, fabric selection and construction details of the garment o Collaborate with merchant to become aware of seasonal hindsight to evaluate successes and opportunities o Communicate regularly with overseas vendors
• Process Management o Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the department’s calendar, including key events and milestones, while adhering to deadlines o Execute design sketches, construction details and initial specs for tech packs o Create and accurately manage tech packs to team standards, resulting in successful execution of designs in production o Proactively prepare for design representation in printouts and cads for product line reviews o Review design submits and samples with strong attention to detail o Ensure accuracy in comments and approvals on design submits and samples

Designer Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field
• 5-7 years experience in childrenswear design
• Knowledge of garment construction, fabric types, and fit standards
• Experience with CPSC regulations a plus
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects at once
• Self-motivated and exceptional artistic ability, with watercolor hand-painting skills as a plus
• Exceptional color sense, skilled in utilizing seasonal color palettes to create modern designs
• Excellent watercolor painting ability is a plus
• Experience working with overseas vendors
• Strong creative and technical skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Overseas travel may be required Attributes:
• Self-motivated, possessing the ability to envision a concept and drive it forward from inception to completion