Assistant Designer (Kids)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Children’s Apparel & Fashion

Salary: $55K BaseWe are seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Assistant Designer (Kids) to support the design and development of boys’ and girls’ collections across a range of sizes. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career designer to gain hands-on experience in apparel design, product development, and technical execution.

What You’ll Do: Assist with the design and development of boys’ and girls’ collections. Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring accuracy across fabrics, trims, colors, and construction details. Support the design team with sketches, presentation boards, line sheets, and seasonal assortment materials. Organize artwork, fabric swatches, sample comments, and product-development documentation. Partner with cross-functional teams to track samples, updates, approvals, and deadlines throughout the development cycle. Research seasonal trends, color direction, prints, and competitive products within children’s sleepwear. Assist with sample reviews and help communicate design updates to internal partners and vendors.

What We’re Looking For: Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field preferred.1-2 years of experience as an Assistant Designer. Internship, academic, or entry-level experience in apparel design, technical design, or product development. Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail when managing product information and BOMs. Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel. Interest in children’s apparel, sleepwear, and trend-driven product design. Collaborative communication style, eagerness to learn, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience: Experience supporting girls’ sportswear, separates, or related children’s apparel categories is a plus.