Senior Designer - Character License Newborn/Infant/Toddler Boys & Girls

HIS LLC

• $70K — $95K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Senior Designer
  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop with strong sketching abilities
  • Experience in designing kids' apparel
  • Preferred licensed apparel experience (e.g., Disney, Nickelodeon)
  • Must be located in NYC or willing to relocate for on-site role

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative licensed apparel for newborns, infants, and toddlers
  • Oversee and guide associate designers in seasonal projects
  • Organize project timelines to ensure deadlines are met
  • Collaborate with Sales to strategize market-responsive designs
  • Conduct market research to identify current trends and inspirations
  • Identify market gaps and create designs that resonate with the target audience
  • Partner with the licensing team to choose seasonal design licenses

Benefits

  • Collaborative working environment
  • Opportunity to lead and mentor junior designers
  • Exposure to high-profile licensed brands
  • Access to cutting-edge design tools and resources
  • Potential for growth within a dynamic company
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Description
  • Develop newborn, infant, toddler boy & girl licensed apparel, ensuring design innovation and trend alignment.
  • Oversee associate designers and collaborate with graphic designers to execute seasonal projects.
  • Organize and track project timelines, keeping all tasks on schedule and meeting deadlines.
  • Collaborate with Sales to plan and strategize throughout the season to meet market demands.
  • Conduct market research to discover the latest trends and introduce fresh, new ideas.
  • Identify market gaps and brainstorm innovative, trend-driven designs that resonate with the target audience.
  • Partner with the licensing team to select key licenses for each season's design focus.
  • Secure licensor approvals on all designs before production begins.
  • Lead fittings and facilitate transition meetings with product development (PD) and technical teams.
  • Work with the costing team to ensure all designs are budget-friendly and cost-effective.
  • Review technical packs for sampling and production accuracy.
  • Approve lab dips, strike-offs, and fabric qualities, ensuring all samples meet quality standards.


Qualifications
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Senior Designer.
  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with strong sketching skills.
  • Must have experience designing kids' apparel.
  • Licensed apparel experience (e.g., Disney, Nickelodeon) is preferred but not required.
  • Must be located in NYC or open to relocating, as this is an on-site position.


Additional Information

* Ladders Estimates

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