Assistant Fashion Designer - Juniors Club (New York)

At Star Children's Dress Co., we believe every child deserves to shine. As a leading name in the children's apparel industry, we create stylish, age-appropriate, and trend-forward clothing that celebrates individuality and imagination. Our Juniors division, Dear Moon, is rapidly expanding, and were looking for a passionate, creative, and detail-oriented Assistant Fashion Designer for Club

to join our dynamic design team.

Position Summary :

As the Associate Fashion Designer for our Juniors line, you will assist in the design and development of our trend-driven, youthful dress collections. You will work closely with the Senior Designer, Merchandising, and Production teams to bring fresh, fun, and fashionable looks to life for our growing tween and junior customer base.

Key Responsibilities :

Support the design process from concept to final sample for the Juniors line

Assist in creating seasonal trend boards, color stories, and mood inspiration

Sketch designs by hand and / or using CAD tools (e.g., Illustrator, Photoshop)

Select and develop prints, patterns, trims, and fabrications suited for Juniors Club dresses

Partner with technical design to ensure fit and quality standards are met

Track sample development and manage design documentation (tech packs, line sheets, etc.)

Stay current on market trends, competitive analysis, and customer preferences

Participate in fittings and design meetings to ensure vision is executed accurately

Maintain organization of samples, swatches, and design files

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Fashion Design or related field

12 years of fashion design experience, preferably in Juniors Club apparel

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop); knowledge of PLM systems a plus

Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and fabric

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Passion for juniors fashion, trends, and the youthful apparel market

Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills

Why Join Us?

Salary $50k-$60k BoE

Work in a fun, creative, and collaborative environment

Opportunity to be part of a growing brand with national retail exposure

Competitive salary and benefits package

Platinum Healthcare Plan, Delta Dental Insurance

Free Life Insurance for Term of employment

401k, FSA, Transit checks available

Free Full service Gym, including locker rooms, showers, and towel service

Be a key player in shaping the fashion choices of the next generation!