Job Description

Assistant Designer (Sleep)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Children’s Apparel & Fashion

Salary: $55K Base

We 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.

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