Senior Designer - NYC Kidswear Brand

Our client, a kidswear brand in NYC, is looking for a creative Kids Senior Designer to join their team! We are looking for someone hardworking and dedicated, who is eager to jump in within this fast-paced, dynamic company environment.

• Responsible for the design process from color, concept, print direction, and silhouette to product execution
• Actively shop the local market to identify the most current trends in color, fabric, silhouette , graphics/print & pattern- using creative skills to translate effectively
• Responsible for thorough market research including competitive analysis and benchmarking
• Ensure the product is consistent with overall market trends and brand identity
• Utilize strong creative skills to direct color, concept, graphic /print & pattern, and silhouette
• Direct and collaborate with print/graphics team to execute a clear fresh vision each season
• Understand screen printing process with ability to evaluate/review pitch sheets and place artwork
• Execute trend presentations each season including creative sample rigging, mood boards and theme direction, and any other presentation material as needed with direction from VP of Design and sales team
• Work with sample room and local vendors to create sample presentations as required by meeting deliverables
• Work with technical team and production team to approve and ensure quality/fit of all product
• Initiate and actively participate in the development of new concepts and product categories
• Follow up on fabric and trim orders

• 4+ years of design experience within Newborn Girls
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficiency in PLM system a plus
• Detail oriented and able to work in fast-paced environment
• Technical sketching and CAD ability

Please submit your resume & portfolio for consideration.