Scotch & Soda Senior Designer, KIDS

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New York City, NY, US

11 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

About Company:

Unity. Loyalty. Advancement. Charity. It’s what drives United Legwear & Apparel Co. to be the best global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1998 by Isaac

E. Ash to make the very best legwear on the market, ULAC is an industry leader offering a full range of products for babies, kids, teens, and adults. We strive to sell our products at affordable prices for families. Hard work and exponential growth year on year has transformed ULAC into a global apparel and accessories company.

About the Role:

The Boys Senior Designer will play a key role in driving the creative vision and execution of seasonal collections across Scotch & Soda Kids. This individual will combine trend insight with market-driven design to deliver innovative, commercially viable product lines, with a particular focus on graphics-driven design and visual innovation.

Responsibilities:

1. Direct Daily Operations

• Design, sketch, and develop seasonal Boys' collections for Scotch & Soda Kids, from concept through production,while directing overall design direction across the Kids area (Boys, Girls, and Graphics).
• Manage the Kids Design Development Calendar, ensuring calendar adherence, on-time tech pack delivery, and cohesion across Boys, Girls, and Graphic design work streams.
• Produce and maintain detailed tech packs, CADs, and PLM style input; follow up daily with factories on tech pack creation, revision, and approval.

2. Communication and

Collaboration:

• Work in conjunction with the Girls Senior Designer, Graphic Designer, and Senior Graphic Designer, providing direction, feedback, and coordination across the Kids team.
• Serve as the primary liaison between design, merchandising, sales, and production, ensuring product suits customer, market, and price-point requirements.
• Present design concepts, seasonal line plans, and merchandising direction to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Standardize color, fabric, and trim selections across the Kids line to maintain a cohesive brand aesthetic and improve speed to market.
• Partner with factories and the costing team to negotiate pricing and refine designs for cost efficiency without compromising quality.
• Evaluate and improve existing design and merchandising processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and output quality.

4. Continuing Education

• Stay current on fashion, children swear, and competitive market trends, translating insights into commercially viable design direction.
• Maintain a nd expand proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, CAD, and PLM systems to support evolving design and merchandising needs
• Pursue ongoing professional development in design leadership and merchandising strategy to support growth into broader Kids category oversight.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of design experience, with a strong focus on children's wear.

Hands-on experience with PLM systems, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator & Photoshop), Microsoft Office, and Acrobat.

Experience developing tech packs and CADs, and managing product development calendars from concept through production.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

At ULAC, we are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package for all New York & New Jersey-based employees includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Access to quality health care coverage with a variety of plan options to fit…