Senior Designer - Kids

We are seeking a creative and strategic Senior Apparel Designer – Kidswear to lead the design and development of trend-forward, commercially successful children’s apparel collections. This role is responsible for driving seasonal concepts from ideation to final production while ensuring brand consistency, quality, and innovation across all categories.

• Lead the design and development of seasonal kidswear collections across multiple categories (knit, woven, outerwear, sets, etc.)
• Conduct trend research, market analysis, and competitive shopping to identify new opportunities
• Create original concepts, mood boards, color palettes, prints, graphics, and silhouettes
• Present seasonal design direction and product concepts to leadership and cross-functional partners
• Ensure brand consistency while evolving the aesthetic to meet market demands

• Develop detailed technical sketches and comprehensive tech packs
• Partner with Product Development and Technical Design teams on fit, construction, fabric selection, and trims
• Oversee sampling process and manage revisions to meet design intent and cost targets
• Maintain strong knowledge of children’s safety standards and compliance requirements
• Mentor and support junior designers
• Work cross-functionally with Merchandising, Production, Sourcing, Marketing, and Sales teams
• Partner with overseas factories and vendors to ensure quality execution
• Participate in fit sessions and approvals

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field
• 5+ years of apparel design experience, with at least 3+ years focused on kidswear
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, technical proficiency, and commercial success
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and PLM systems
• Strong understanding of fabrics, trims, garment construction, and children’s safety standards
• Experience working with overseas factories preferred
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills