Roller Rabbit Childrenswear Designer New York, NY · Full time Company website

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We are a feel-good company! We strive to feel good by finding the joy in life. To us, it's the journey not the destination. We believe feeling good is something to strive for in every area and season of life. It's our mission to find the magic in every moment. While we resonate with many things, to us, fun, vibrancy and togetherness are the pillars of a feel-good life that represent how we see the world, and how our community sees itself. Today’s Roller Rabbit is a full lifestyle brand featuring home goods, loungewear, ready to wear, accessories, and of course, the softest pajamas around!

Roller Rabbit is seeking a Children’s Designer who is passionate about creating joyful, playful product with a strong design point of view. This role will report to the Design Director and will be responsible for driving the creative vision, design execution, and seasonal development of our children’s assortment. 

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of children’s apparel and lifestyle product, and is equal parts creative and detail oriented. They thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment and are excited to create product that is imaginative, functional, and aligned with the Roller Rabbit brand aesthetic. This designer will contribute across multiple categories including pajamas, loungewear, ready to wear, and swim. 

Responsibilities 

• Design seasonal children’s assortments across categories including pajamas, loungewear, casuals, knits/cut & sew, and ready to wear. 
• This designer will also partner with our swim designer on kids swim, and help advise on safety requirements & most up to date regulations 
• Own design programs from concept through production handoff, ensuring seasonal timelines and deliverables are met. 
• Research trends and conduct competitive shopping to inform seasonal silhouette, color, print, and category direction. 
• Develop seasonal inspiration and concept presentations highlighting key materials, prints, trims, and silhouettes. 
• Create sketches and color CADs for seasonal development boards and collection line sheets. 
• Partner closely with Print Design to develop print direction and ensure color accuracy and quality standards. 
• Collaborate with Product Development, Merchandising, and Production to align on development calendars, costing targets, and assortment strategy. 
• Communicate with overseas factories on sourcing, sampling, proto development, and tech pack execution. 
• Support fabric, trim, and component development appropriate for children’s product with attention to comfort, durability, and safety standards. 
• Ensure designs meet children’s apparel construction, fit, and product safety requirements. 
• Identify opportunities for innovation in materials, silhouettes, and category expansion within the children’s business. 

Qualifications 

• Strong sketching ability and design point of view 
• 5 to 7 years apparel design experience, children’s experience preferred 
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred 
• Knowledge of children’s apparel construction, fit, and compliance regulations 
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop 
• Ability to create color CADs and presentation boards 
• Strong organization and attention to detail 
• Ability to manage multiple projects within seasonal calendars 
• Collaborative, cross functional working style 
• Experience with Miro or similar collaboration tools a plus 

Benefits:  

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance  
• Hybrid work schedule – 3 days in office  
• Unlimited PTO 
• Paid company holidays 
• Summer Fridays  
• Generous company discount and allowance