24 Seven Talent | Assistant Kids Designer

Requirements & Responsibilities 1-3 years of experience. A degree and/or relevant experience in apparel design or product development (not textile, surface, or technical design). Experience in Kids categories (infant, toddler, big girls, and/or tween) is preferred but not required. Strong CAD skills are essential. Prior experience in product development (PD) is helpful but not mandatory. Proficiency in Adobe – Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Microsoft Excel is required. A solid foundational understanding of linesheets and techpacks is important. Strong communication skills, as the role involves working with overseas partners. Previous experience with overseas teams and vendors is a plus. Must be highly organized and attentive to detail. Comprehensive knowledge of fabrics. Responsible for monitoring and managing fabric development calendars and grids. Will purchase original samples and coordinate shipping to the China-based Development team. Manage a fabric library of core fabrics that align with costing criteria. Assist the Sr. Designer with tasks such as shipping packages to overseas vendors, tracking samples, and maintaining organization. Support preliminary design research and create presentation boards for meetings. Conduct seasonal trend research to help guide design decisions and maintain market relevance. Ideal to have: InDesign and Miro Board experience. High taste-level or good eye for building mood boards. Good merchandising/business/collection development skills. Good eye for print/pattern pairings (collection development). Kids experience in infant, toddler, big girls, and/or tween with experience sketching a variety of categories. Familiar with aspirational kids brands—international and domestic (basically any brand on Smallable or Maisonette). Good understanding of CPSC children’s apparel safety guidelines.