Senior Designer - Boys Character License Apparel

Job description

Company Description We are a leading children's sportswear company doing business in licensed and private label with ALL major retailers across the USA. Salary Range: 125k – 165k: Job Description: - Develop boys licensed apparel, ensuring design innovation and trend alignment. - Oversee associate designers and collaborate with graphic designers to execute seasonal projects. - Organize and track project timelines, keeping all tasks on schedule and meeting deadlines. - Collaborate with Sales to plan and strategize throughout the season to meet market demands. - Conduct market research to discover the latest trends and introduce fresh, new ideas. - Identify market gaps and brainstorm innovative, trend-driven designs that resonate with the target audience. - Partner with the licensing team to select key licenses for each season’s design focus. - Secure licensor approvals on all designs before production begins. - Lead fittings and facilitate transition meetings with product development (PD) and technical teams. - Work with the costing team to ensure all designs are budget-friendly and cost-effective. - Review technical packs for sampling and production accuracy. - Approve lab dips, str...