Licensing Design / Approval Associate

Little Sleepies • Los Angeles, CA

6d • $70,300 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Little Sleepies is a rapidly growing company specializing in soft, durable, and thoughtfully designed products for families. We are known for our unique prints and high-quality fabrics like Lunaluxe® and Soluxe®, developed to support children's movement, sleep, and growth. Our mission is to bring joy and comfort to families worldwide through innovation, creativity, and passion.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in the licensed soft goods market.
• 3-5 years of experience in a design, product development, or apparel/textile preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) required.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple timelines simultaneously.
• Collaborative team player with clear and proactive communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with color approval processes (lab dips, strike offs, print proofing) is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with Licensed Partners is a plus.
• Experience with BOMs or product development software is helpful; training will be provided.
• Passion for children's apparel, print design, and the Little Sleepies brand is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Preview color lab dips, prints, and strike offs in collaboration with the Designer and Product Development team to drive timely approvals.
• Communicate feedback clearly and track approval status across all active development stages.
• Review and adjust artwork placements and croppings to ensure accuracy and consistency across product styles.
• Maintain organized artwork files and version history to support the broader design team.
• Maintain internal Licensed Development Tracker.
• Submit linesheets and CADs for Concept approval within Licensed Databases.
• Support the creation of artwork millsheets and pull colors as needed to facilitate production handoffs.
• Ensure documentation is complete, clearly labeled, and aligned with current seasonal standards.
• Own the Bill of Materials (BOMs) for license product styles, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates throughout the development cycle.
• Own communication with licensed PD partners for concepts, development, timelines.
• Assist with style guide and trend research for designs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, vacation
• Sick days
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Home office stipend
• Internet stipend
• Company discount
• Team building activities
• Company-issued computer
• Free pajamas & Play product when you join (and every year on your work anniversary!)
• Generous employee discount all year long

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed