ABOUT US

Little Sleepies is one of the fastest growing companies in America, according to Inc. Magazine (#1 in retail)! We make days and nights easier with super-soft yet impressively durable, thoughtfully designed products that families love. Featuring prints kids are obsessed with and fabrics parents trust, every piece is made to feel good, fit right, and get worn on repeat. We’re rooted in innovation and driven by care, with our signature fabrics, Lunaluxe® and Soluxe®, custom-developed to support the way kids move, sleep, and grow — because comfort isn’t just how it feels, it’s how it’s made. Driven by creativity, passion, and the desire to do something extraordinary, we strive to bring joy and comfort to families around the world. We’re excited to be doing this, and we hope you will be too. If our mission resonates, we would love to hear from you!

THE ROLE:

As an Associate Apparel Designer, you’ll play a pivotal role in our dynamic Design Team, translating concepts into captivating products for our beloved Play product line. Dive into trend research, CAD sketching, and assortment creation while collaborating closely with our Product Development/Sourcing and Merchandising teams. If you’re ready to channel your creativity into designs that bring joy and comfort to families worldwide, we invite you to join our mission!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Proactively stay up-to-date with market trends & support Design Manager in preparing for Season Concept Presentations, contributing to silhouette, outfitting, color and print research.
• Drive product innovation, working with the PD team on trim and fabric sourcing/development.
• Sketch all technical CADs for our Play line and partner closely with the Technical Design team on garment details and fit to ensure sampling meets design intent.
• Design emotive mix and match Play collections that surprise and delight our customers. Focusing on ultra soft, durable fabrics and product function to create products that make parents’ lives easier as well as outlast the playground.
• Maintain accurate product linesheets across all required platforms (Miro, Adobe Illustrator, PDM) to meet cross-functional needs.
• Work with Product Integrity team on reviewing all designs, confirming product specifications uphold our LS standards in quality and safety.
• Responsible for the creation and accuracy of BOMs for all Play products in our PDM system.
• Work closely with the PD and Textile Teams on feedback and approvals in product development, communicating daily on samples, strike-offs, lab dips, and art croppings.
• Attend weekly fit sessions and support the Design Manager with product approvals.
• Support various GTM workflows, including product education for Ecomm /Customer facing teams and collection outfitting/styling for Photography.
• Maintain trim & fabric libraries as well as support in organization of HQ design hub.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams from Merchandising, Technical Design, PD, and Production to ensure Play products meet business objectives and production calendar deadlines.