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

Temporary 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