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

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

Pay: $40,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person