Junior Fashion Designer – Licensing & Baby/Kids Apparel

Overview:
Our client is a leading company specializing in trend-forward apparel with a focus on ladies, baby and kids' wear is seeking a Junior Fashion Designer. This role requires experience in licensed products and a passion for children’s fashion. The Junior Fashion Designer will contribute to creating innovative designs that bring beloved characters and themes to life while maintaining practicality and comfort.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with the design team to develop creative, on-trend apparel collections for baby and kids, incorporating licensed characters and themes.
• Assisting in the design of seasonal ranges, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and market trends.
• Working closely with licensors to ensure all designs meet approval requirements and accurately reflect licensed properties.
• Creating detailed technical sketches, colorways, and design layouts for presentations and production handovers.
• Conducting market research to identify trends, fabrics, trims, and innovative design techniques suitable for the target demographic.
• Supporting material and embellishment selection, ensuring safety, comfort, and suitability for children.
• Developing mood boards, concept presentations, and storylines for each collection.
• Coordinating with product development and production teams to ensure design accuracy and quality.
• Managing design files, ensuring proper organization and version control.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in fashion design, with a focus on licensed apparel and/or baby and kids' wear.
• A strong understanding of design principles, garment construction, and fabric selection for children’s clothing.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and other design software.
• Familiarity with licensing requirements and the ability to interpret brand/style guides.
• Strong drawing and illustration skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and standards for children’s clothing is a plus.
• A passion for children’s fashion and a creative, trend-sensitive mindset.

The company offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. This position provides the opportunity to work with leading brands and licenses in the industry.