Apparel Designer - Kids wear

Key Responsibilities

•Design and develop kids wear collections in line with current fashion trends, seasonal concepts, and customer demand, with a focus on international markets

•Create detailed patterns, colour combinations, themes, and mood boards, incorporating research on children’s materials.

•Produce technical sketches, CADs, and product specifications; oversee prototyping and fit sessions for quality and compliance.

•Collaborate with senior designers, buyers, merchandisers, and overseas vendors to bring concepts to life and ensure design feasibility.

•Support the entire design process from trend research, concept development, and sample evaluation to final execution and production oversight.

•Review and evaluate sample fits, communicate feedback to manufacturing partners, and ensure adherence to international quality and safety standards.

•Maintain organized records for style construction, fabric swatches, range boards, and all technical documentation.

•Participate in marketing and photoshoot activities to support product launches and visual merchandising.

Mandatory Skills

•Proven track record of working with international kids wear brands, especially prominent UK names such as Next, Primark, Whistles Kids, Mini Boden, etc..

•Advanced proficiency in graphic design, illustration, and use of design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD). Proficiency in AI and Clo is an asset

•Strong material knowledge with expertise in sourcing and testing fabrics, trims, and prints suitable for kids wear.

•Deep understanding of garment construction, pattern making, colour forecasting, and kids fashion safety standards.

•Excellent project management and time management skills to oversee multiple collections and timelines.

•Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to work with cross-functional teams and international vendors.

Educational Qualifications