What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Designer & Product Innovation Manager – Children’s Sleepwear & Family Loungewear position at Leveret Clothing?
6-Month Contract Position with Potential for Long-Term Partnership
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly creative and strategic Lead Designer to drive design and product innovation for our core business: children’s sleepwear and apparel (including swimwear), with complementary matching family loungewear.
This role is design-first, with a strong emphasis on creating original prints, patterns, and products for babies and children, while extending collections across men’s and women’s styles. If a long term relationship is established, this person will also lead product innovation, seasonal development, and category expansion from concept through production.
The ideal candidate combines strong creative instincts with a strategic mindset—someone who not only designs compelling products but also identifies what to create next to grow the brand.
Core Responsibilities
Design Leadership (Primary Focus)
- Create original prints, patterns, and product designs aligned with the brand vision
- Develop seasonal collections that are fresh, cohesive, and commercially strong
- Ensure all designs meet children’s apparel standards for fit, construction, and safety
Development & Production Execution
- Prepare detailed tech packs and specifications for factories
- Manage communication with overseas manufacturers on design, sizing, materials, and timelines
- Oversee sampling from prototype to final approval and ensure production accuracy
- Additional design responsibilities include preparing labeling and packaging, making sure all required information is accurate
- Troubleshoot production challenges and implement solutions
Brand Ownership & Collaboration
- Protect and manage proprietary prints and design assets
- Partner with marketing and content teams to align product launches and campaigns
- Ensure timely readiness of product and visual assets for all channels
Long Term
- Identify and develop new product categories, collections, and assortment expansions
- Improve existing products through enhancements in fit, materials, and functionality
- Build and manage a forward-looking seasonal product roadmap
Qualifications
- Strong background in children’s apparel, textile, or print design
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Experience working with overseas factories and product development cycles
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Strategic thinker who proactively brings new ideas and product direction
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred
- Passion for building and evolving a long-term brand