Kidswear Designer

As a Kidswear Designer at Pivot, you will play a crucial role in designing for the U.S. children's market by researching seasonal trends, colors, prints, and silhouettes. Your creative input will be key in developing trend-right collections for major U.S. retailers and private labels. Your ability to balance design and cost while understanding the nuances of the American kidswear market will be essential. Key Responsibilities: - Research seasonal trends, colors, prints, and silhouettes for Infant, Toddler, and Big Kids segments in the U.S. kidswear market. - Create CADs, concept boards, and color stories that align with U.S. retail trends and brand direction. - Develop print and graphic artwork suitable for the U.S. market while ensuring commercial viability. - Collaborate closely with the NYC office on assortment planning, line development, and product presentations. - Partner with merchandising and production teams to ensure design intent aligns with costing and fabrication capabilities. - Prepare line sheets and presentation decks for seasonal reviews and buyer meetings. - Stay informed about key U.S. retailers and the competitive landscape including Target, Walmart, TJX, Ross, Kohls, Carters, etc. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field. - 2-6 years of experience in kidswear design, with a preference for experience in the U.S. or export markets. - Strong sense of color, trend forecasting, and commercial design sensibility. - Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD software. - Excellent communication and time management skills, comfortable working with cross-functional and cross-continental teams. In this role, you will be part of a collaborative and fast-paced design environment connected to our NYC team. You will have the opportunity to design for major U.S. retailers and grow within a global fashion organization. Additionally, you will gain exposure to the full product lifecycle, from trend ideation to final execution.,