Job Description

Positions: Kidswear Designer

Overview

Our client is looking for two Kids Apparel Designer’s who will work cross functionally with the Graphic Design, Sales and Merchandising teams to create and develop seasonal apparel lines while supporting the overall brand’s objective.

Responsibilities

Research and identify marketplace trends on style, fit and color to maintain a brand strategy
Create CAD sketches of styles in development
Review and approve all technical packs to ensure accuracy of product development and create tech packs as necessary
Oversee the creation, development and execution of design process while implementing the overall brand strategy and merchandise objectives for their functional area
Attend all fitting meetings and lend feedback to ensure design intention is captured
Work closely with Graphic Designers, Sales and Merch to prepare line reviews and presentation materials for market and corporate brand meetings
Oversee the creation and maintenance of the seasonal design catalogs to ensure accuracy
Ensure Design Operations and Sourcing have the most accurate information on line development and that changes were implemented
Communicate regularly with Sales and Merchandising teams to discuss line development progress and share feedback
Review and approve styles, materials, trims and colors and effectively communicate approvals to appropriate cross functional teams
Participate in sampling communication between sample rooms. Design, and cross-functional teams as needed
Manage, train and develop Associate and Assistant Designers
Initial fit/Sample pass off to TD for new fits
Manage Fashion Show concepting, styling and work with Marketing on Go-sees
Special projects as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
5+ years of experience in the kidswear with a focus in either girls or boys
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills with attention to detail
Ability to lead and develop a team of Assistant/Associate Designer (s)
Brand appropriate aesthetic
Must have Denim and C+S experience

Salary: $65,000 - $100,000 yearly

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