Itzy Ritzy
Design Director, Soft Goods - Diaper Bag & Accessories
Itzy Ritzy, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Design Director, Soft Goods - Diaper Bag & Accessories
Soft Goods Design Director – Diaper Bags and Accessories
Location:
Chicago Area – Hybrid, Remote will also be considered
Experience:
10+ Years |
Category:
Bag design and soft goods
About Itzy Ritzy Itzy Ritzy is a leading juvenile and lifestyle brand specializing in innovative and high-quality baby products. Our mission is to create safe, stylish, and functional solutions for new parents around the world. We are seeking a dedicated Soft Goods Design Director to join our dynamic team to take us to the next level in the parenting products.
Position Overview We’re looking for a Soft Goods Design Director to help shape the future of Itzy Ritzy’s diaper bag, accessories and soft goods lines — someone who blends creative vision, current trends, and function with deep technical expertise in soft goods design.
What You’ll Do
Lead the design and development of diaper bags, accessories and soft good lines from concept through production
Own the financial and scheduling aspects of the product line, driving designs that meet cost targets and hit key development milestones
Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership, product development, marketing, and sales to bring cohesive, on-brand collections to market
Stay ahead of fashion and parenting trends, leveraging consumer insights to shape forward-thinking design direction
Create trend-forward travel and lifestyle product lines that balance retailer needs, parent values, and Itzy Ritzy’s signature style
Create tech packs and communicate with overseas manufacturing for samples through production
Mentor junior designers and manage external design partners to elevate creative output
Ensure all products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and functionality
Provide creative leadership while remaining hands‑on in the design process
What You Bring
10+ years in soft goods and product design – Experience designing bags is a must
Amazing portfolio that showcases your ability to create product lines from concepts to production
A passion for fashion and trend, along with the ability to translate inspiration into consumer products
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials and costing with overseas factories
Excellent visualization skills — digital, hand sketching and AI
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
A collaborative spirit and a love for trend-forward, detail-driven design
Benefits
Medical and Dental Benefits
Opportunity to be a part of our smart, fun, collaborative and “make it happen” team
Culture
Detail-oriented – quality and precision-focused
Innovative – risk-taking
Outcome-oriented – results-focused with strong performance culture
People-oriented – supportive and fairness-focused
Team-oriented – cooperative and collaborative
Passionate – talented, curious, and creative
If you have a passion for soft goods design and want to be part of a brand that cares deeply about its customers, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume with.
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Location:
Chicago Area – Hybrid, Remote will also be considered
Experience:
10+ Years |
Category:
Bag design and soft goods
About Itzy Ritzy Itzy Ritzy is a leading juvenile and lifestyle brand specializing in innovative and high-quality baby products. Our mission is to create safe, stylish, and functional solutions for new parents around the world. We are seeking a dedicated Soft Goods Design Director to join our dynamic team to take us to the next level in the parenting products.
Position Overview We’re looking for a Soft Goods Design Director to help shape the future of Itzy Ritzy’s diaper bag, accessories and soft goods lines — someone who blends creative vision, current trends, and function with deep technical expertise in soft goods design.
What You’ll Do
Lead the design and development of diaper bags, accessories and soft good lines from concept through production
Own the financial and scheduling aspects of the product line, driving designs that meet cost targets and hit key development milestones
Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership, product development, marketing, and sales to bring cohesive, on-brand collections to market
Stay ahead of fashion and parenting trends, leveraging consumer insights to shape forward-thinking design direction
Create trend-forward travel and lifestyle product lines that balance retailer needs, parent values, and Itzy Ritzy’s signature style
Create tech packs and communicate with overseas manufacturing for samples through production
Mentor junior designers and manage external design partners to elevate creative output
Ensure all products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and functionality
Provide creative leadership while remaining hands‑on in the design process
What You Bring
10+ years in soft goods and product design – Experience designing bags is a must
Amazing portfolio that showcases your ability to create product lines from concepts to production
A passion for fashion and trend, along with the ability to translate inspiration into consumer products
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials and costing with overseas factories
Excellent visualization skills — digital, hand sketching and AI
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
A collaborative spirit and a love for trend-forward, detail-driven design
Benefits
Medical and Dental Benefits
Opportunity to be a part of our smart, fun, collaborative and “make it happen” team
Culture
Detail-oriented – quality and precision-focused
Innovative – risk-taking
Outcome-oriented – results-focused with strong performance culture
People-oriented – supportive and fairness-focused
Team-oriented – cooperative and collaborative
Passionate – talented, curious, and creative
If you have a passion for soft goods design and want to be part of a brand that cares deeply about its customers, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume with.
#J-18808-Ljbffr