Senior Designer

Garan, Incorporated•New York, NY

3h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Proven ability to multitask, context-switch, and lead with urgency in a fast-paced environment.
Clear, confident communicator with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Miro a plus.
Experience with 3D and/or AI-assisted design tools is a plus.

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).
Collaborate with external customer or retail partners as needed.
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.