About Us
Little Sleepies is one the fastest growing companies in America, according to Inc. Magazine (#1 in retail)! We are an eCommerce company that specializes in buttery soft pajamas for the whole family and baby & children’s daywear. Our proprietary Lunaluxe™ & Soluxe™ bamboo fabrics are custom-milled for maximum softness and coziness. 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!
Location
Hybrid out of our brand new, state of the art headquarters in Los Angeles, CA
Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
The Role:
As a Design Manager for our Play Apparel line, you'll be at the forefront of our creative process, transforming innovative ideas into compelling fashion collections that resonate with children and parents alike. Your expertise will guide the design and product development process from concept to pre-production. You will dive deep into market trends, drive silhouette and fabric direction, and ensure our designs meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of kids’ fashion and bringing joy to families everywhere, we want to hear from you!
What you’ll do:
- 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.
- Proactively stay up-to-date with market trends & prepare Seasonal Concept Presentations, owning silhouette and fabric research and collaborating with the VP of Design and Textile team on concept, print, and color direction.
- Drive product innovation, working with the PD team on trim and fabric sourcing.
- Lead total assortment development for Non-License Play product, delivering on seasonal product strategies and product excellence.
- 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.
- Maintain accurate product linesheets across all required platforms (Miro, Adobe Illustrator, PDM) to meet cross-functional needs.
- 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 provide feedback on quality and fit execution to TD partners
- Support various GTM workflows, including product education for eComm/Customer facing teams and collection outfitting/styling for Photography.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams from Merchandising, Technical Design, PD, and Production to ensure Play products meet business objectives and production calendar deadlines.
What you’ll bring to the team:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion/Apparel Design or similar discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in Apparel Design, with at least 2+ years Children’s Apparel experience required.
- Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong technical skills with an impeccable eye for trends aligned to the brand.
- Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop), Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Superior knowledge of fabrication, silhouettes, colorways, construction techniques, and trim.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Detail-oriented and solutions-focused.
- A “no task is too small” attitude willing to jump in as needed to support the team with day-to-day creative.
- Able to come into our HQ in Los Angeles, CA on a weekly hybrid schedule a minimum of 3 days a week.
What we’re excited to offer you:
- Ability to work cross functionally with a fast-growing team, with smile-sparking products that turn everyday moments into magical memories
- A supportive environment that fosters and encourages new ideas and innovation
- The opportunity to stock your drawers with Little Sleepies! Free pajamas & Play product when you join (and every year on your work anniversary!) and a generous employee discount all year long to keep you cozy
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, vacation
- Sick days
- Paid holidays
- Short and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Home office stipend
- Internet stipend
- Company discount
- Team building activities
- Company-issued computer
Actual base salary considers several factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, experience and budget. The anticipated base salary range for the position in Los Angeles is $90,000-$115,000.
Little Sleepies is an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.