Senior Designer

Senior Designer – Girls Toddler to Kids (Size 7) Location: New York, NY Reports To: Design Director Salary Range: $115,000–$120,000 Position Overview Garan is seeking an experienced Senior Designer to lead the design and execution of seasonal collections for Girls Toddler through Kids (Size 7) . This role requires a hands‑on creative leader with strong girls’ design expertise, the ability to manage multiple design calendars, and a bias toward execution in a fast‑paced, value‑driven environment. The ideal candidate brings strong aesthetic judgment, operational fluency, and the ability to translate trend and concept into commercial, age‑appropriate product. Core Responsibilities · Own the design process from concept through production for Girls Toddler–Kids (Size 7). · Develop cohesive, brand‑right seasonal collections aligned with merchandising strategy, cost targets, and customer needs. · Design age‑appropriate styles, prints, graphics, and embellishments across key categories with a strong mix‑and‑match sensibility. · Lead seasonal trend research and translate insights into actionable, commercially viable design direction. · Partner closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Technical Design, and Production to ensure design intent, fit, quality, and feasibility. · Review and approve sketches, CADs, artwork, lab dips, strike‑offs, and samples with clear, timely feedback. · Manage multiple seasons and overlapping calendars with accuracy and urgency. · Utilize PLM systems (Be Product or comparable); experience with Miro a plus. · Collaborate with external customer or retail partners as needed. Team & Leadership · Provide execution leadership and day‑to‑day creative direction. · Mentor and guide junior designers and graphic partners as applicable. · Contribute to broader brand and design strategy initiatives. Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field. · 7+ years of girls’ apparel design experience , preferably within toddler and/or kids multi‑category programs. · Strong background in value‑driven or high‑volume retail/wholesale apparel . · Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; CAD proficiency required. · Strong understanding of childrenswear fit, construction, safety standards, and production realities. · Experience with 3D and/or AI‑assisted design tools is a plus. · Proven ability to multitask, context‑switch, and lead with urgency in a fast‑paced environment. · Clear, confident communicator with strong cross‑functional collaboration skills. What Success Looks Like · On‑time delivery of commercially successful, brand‑appropriate collections. · Strong execution across design milestones and seasonal calendars. · Effective collaboration across Design, Merchandising, and Production. · Consistent balance between creativity, cost, and speed‑to‑market.