Childrenswear Designer

$90,000 - $90,000/Yr

24 Seven - Fairfield, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Fairfield, CT

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Childrenswear Designer role at a popular baby apparel brand focuses on creating innovative and functional clothing for children. This position requires a blend of artistic talent and technical skills, with an emphasis on original designs that utilize watercolor hand-painting techniques. The designer will work collaboratively within a creative team to develop collections from concept to production, ensuring that designs align with market trends and brand aesthetics.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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 is a plus.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects at once.
• Self-motivated with 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with CPSC regulations.
• Exceptional watercolor painting ability.

Benefits

• Salary range of $90,000/year - $110,000/year.