Designer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Designer – Kids Sleepwear based in United States.

• Develop and support original kids’ sleepwear concepts aligned with creative direction, brand strategy, merchant objectives, assortment plans, and target price points.
• Conduct trend, material, and technique research to inform innovative and commercially relevant product concepts.
• Manage assigned design processes and calendars, ensuring projects progress efficiently and deadlines are consistently met.
• Translate creative ideas into CAD and hand sketches, including silhouettes, form language, illustrations, and detailed product artwork.
• Prepare professional presentation materials incorporating illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication details, and material samples.
• Support product development from initial concept through material selection, refinement, and final execution.
• Partner closely with merchandising, sourcing, technical design, and engineering teams to address product requirements and resolve development issues.
• Incorporate feedback from internal and external partners while maintaining the overall creative vision and design intent.
• Collaborate with design peers to strengthen brand cohesion, continuity, and consistency across product categories.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with cross-functional and external partners throughout the product development process.
• Explore and leverage AI-powered creative tools to streamline workflows, accelerate ideation, and improve design outcomes.

• Four-year degree in Design, Fine Art, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of relevant design experience, ideally within retail, apparel, product development, or a comparable environment.
• Strong proficiency with design software including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Experience with CAD illustration and/or 2D/3D design software.
• Knowledge of textiles, garment construction, fit, raw materials, and product production processes.
• Demonstrated ability to translate creative concepts into commercially viable and cost-effective design solutions.
• Experience incorporating product feedback and adapting designs based on business, technical, and customer considerations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across creative, technical, merchandising, and sourcing teams.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to balance creative innovation with commercial objectives, quality expectations, and target price points.
• Comfort using AI tools such as ChatGPT, New Arc, or Vizcom to enhance creative processes and outcomes.

• Annual salary range of $73,000–$132,000, depending on factors such as experience, education, certifications, and labor market.
• Comprehensive health benefits for eligible team members and dependents, potentially including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Employee discount.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid sick leave and paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Additional financial, education, and well-being benefits for eligible employees.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative, creative design organization with exposure to apparel, product development, sourcing, and merchandising.
• On-site work environment at a downtown Minneapolis campus, four days per week.
• Opportunity to incorporate emerging AI-powered design tools into professional workflows.