Lead Designer & Product Innovation Manager – Children’s Sleepwear & Family Loung

6-Month Contract Position with Potential for Long-Term Partnership

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly creative and strategic Lead Designer to drive design and product innovation for our core business: children’s sleepwear and apparel (including swimwear), with complementary matching family loungewear.
This role is design-first, with a strong emphasis on creating original prints, patterns, and products for babies and children, while extending collections across men’s and women’s styles. If a long term relationship is established, this person will also lead product innovation, seasonal development, and category expansion from concept through production.
The ideal candidate combines strong creative instincts with a strategic mindset—someone who not only designs compelling products but also identifies what to create next to grow the brand.
Core Responsibilities

Design Leadership (Primary Focus)

Create original prints, patterns, and product designs aligned with the brand vision
Develop seasonal collections that are fresh, cohesive, and commercially strong
Ensure all designs meet children’s apparel standards for fit, construction, and safety
Development & Production Execution

Prepare detailed tech packs and specifications for factories
Manage communication with overseas manufacturers on design, sizing, materials, and timelines
Oversee sampling from prototype to final approval and ensure production accuracy
Additional design responsibilities include preparing labeling and packaging, making sure all required information is accurate
Troubleshoot production challenges and implement solutions
Brand Ownership & Collaboration

Protect and manage proprietary prints and design assets
Partner with marketing and content teams to align product launches and campaigns
Ensure timely readiness of product and visual assets for all channels
Long Term

Identify and develop new product categories, collections, and assortment expansions
Improve existing products through enhancements in fit, materials, and functionality
Build and manage a forward-looking seasonal product roadmap
Qualifications

Strong background in children’s apparel, textile, or print design
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Experience working with overseas factories and product development cycles
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Strategic thinker who proactively brings new ideas and product direction
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred
Passion for building and evolving a long-term brand

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