Designer-Girls Wovens

Title: Designer- Girls Wovens
Company Description: Global Apparel Brand
Location: New York, New York
Salary: $75,000-$110,000
*Salary is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by JPSearch*

Responsibilities:

• Develop seasonal girls’ woven assortments that reflect brand identity, trend direction, and customer needs across global markets
• Conduct ongoing research into fashion trends, fabric innovations, fit updates, and color stories relevant to the girls’ category
• Create detailed CADs and design concepts from initial idea through final approval
• Own the design process from concept to production, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met
• Review, create, and maintain design and technical documentation to ensure accuracy throughout development
• Partner closely with Technical Design to ensure fit integrity, construction quality, and design intent
• Attend and actively participate in fit sessions, providing clear and actionable feedback
• Collaborate with Graphic Design, Merchandising, and Sales to build cohesive line plans and presentation materials for internal reviews and market meetings
• Manage seasonal design boards, catalogs, and line lists to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Review and approve fabrics, trims, color standards, and lab dips, communicating decisions clearly to cross?functional partners
• Coordinate sampling development and track progress with internal and external partners
• Guide, mentor, and develop Assistant and Associate Designers, fostering growth and accountability
• Support fashion presentations, line reviews, and brand storytelling initiatives in partnership with Marketing
• Contribute to special design or brand projects as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of design experience in apparel, with demonstrated experience in girls’ woven categories
• Strong understanding of children’s wear fit, fabrication, and safety considerations
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop
• Proven ability to manage multiple seasons and priorities simultaneously
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Highly organized with a sharp eye for detail and design consistency
• Ability to interpret brand strategy and translate it into commercially successful product
• Experience designing for global or multi?market brands
• Background in wholesale or large?scale production environments
• Familiarity with overseas sourcing and development processes