Softgoods Product Designer

Million Dollar Baby Co•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Million Dollar Baby Co. is a family-owned and operated company in Los Angeles, founded in 1990. They have grown to encompass seven distinct brands of children's furnishings, known for their eco-conscious and award-winning designs. Their products are available through major retailers like Target and Amazon, as well as specialty stores such as Pottery Barn Kids and Crate & Barrel. The company's brands include Babyletto, daVinci, Nursery Works, and Namesake. Million Dollar Baby Co. is committed to sustainability, offering Greenguard Gold-certified cribs and utilizing FSC-certified wood. They have also pioneered Styrofoam-free packaging. The company prioritizes its team members, fostering a culture based on respect, gratitude, empathy, and kindness, with a focus on making an impact, delivering excellent customer experiences, continuous improvement, and honest communication. This commitment has led to multiple "Best Place to Work" awards, recognition by "Built in LA", a high Glassdoor rating, and consistent inclusion on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list.

Requirements

5+ years of experience designing softgoods for consumer products, home goods, baby/nursery, or a closely adjacent category.
Expert-level Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills. You use them daily to create original artwork and build clean, production-ready technical drawings.
Strong tech pack creation skills. You build complete packs from scratch, not from templates someone else made.
Deep knowledge of textiles and materials including fabrics, fills, weaves, thread counts, trims, and how they behave in production.
Experience with textile sourcing, including mill relationships, material specifications, and supply chain awareness.
Hands-on experience working with offshore manufacturing partners, reviewing samples, and redlining with precision.
A wide design range. You are equally comfortable designing into a clean, modern nursery aesthetic, an approachable traditional bedroom, and a layered maximalist interior.
Sharp eye for color, pattern, composition, and surface design.
Strong communication skills. You can present your work clearly and advocate for your design decisions.
You’re able to manage a project by creating a schedule, tracking milestones and key decisions, understanding who needs to be updated, breaking bad news when necessary, and most importantly celebrating wins with the team!

Nice To Haves

Experience with PLM software (e.g., Centric, Bamboo Rose, or similar).
Working knowledge of pattern-making or garment construction basics.
Experience designing for the baby or children's category specifically.
Familiarity with OEKO-TEX, GOTS, or other textile safety and sustainability certifications.

Responsibilities

Design original softgoods from concept to production-ready tech pack across bedding, blankets, cushions, soft toys, draperies, and rugs.
Develop and adapt designs across all six MDB Co. brands, with a primary focus on Babyletto and Namesake.
Build and maintain tech packs including construction details, material call-outs, colorways, trims, and tolerances.
Select and specify textiles, fills, hardware, and trims in collaboration with our sourcing team.
Work directly with overseas manufacturing partners in Asia, reviewing samples and communicating revisions clearly and precisely.
Develop seasonal color palettes and surface patterns that align with each brand's creative direction.
Stay current on softgoods trends in baby, nursery, and home categories and bring relevant insights to the team.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product development, brand marketing, and merchandising to move products from concept to shelf.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and hit deadlines without needing to be chased.