Enchanté Accessories
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Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr
Job Title:
Design Manager – Dreamgro (Children’s Wear Division)
Position Type:
Full-Time / Onsite
Location:
New York, NY
Reports to:
Creative Director
Responsibilities Dreamgro is Enchante’s children’s wear and plush division — a brand known for imagination, thoughtful design, and playful quality. We bring creativity and charm to every collection, combining artistry with strong commercial sensibility. As part of a growing, close‑knit team, you’ll have the opportunity to work across categories — apparel, plush, and giftable soft goods — helping transform creative direction into real products children and families love.
This role blends
hands‑on design
with
department leadership . You’ll oversee the flow of projects, manage designers, and ensure smooth collaboration between design, production, packaging, and creative leadership. You’ll act as the
operational right hand
to the Creative Director — someone who can execute vision, maintain order, and keep creative momentum going strong.
Creative & Design Execution
Design silhouettes and colored CADs aligned with seasonal and brand direction.
Develop, review, and finalize tech packs for accuracy and production readiness.
Collaborate closely with the Creative Director to bring seasonal line plans to life.
Lead color palette selection, art sizing, and concept development.
Maintain a strong sense of fashion, color, and trend awareness in the children’s market.
Research market trends and competitive products to inform design direction.
Project & Department Management
Manage the overall line plan implementation and ensure milestones are met.
Assign projects to designers, review deliverables, and monitor completion timelines.
Maintain and organize digital and physical design department assets.
Oversee and contribute to tech pack creation and updates.
Manage project tracking tools (Trello, shared folders, WIPs) to ensure team visibility.
Troubleshoot creative or process challenges with realistic, proactive solutions.
Serve as the operational right hand to the Creative Director — maintaining order and momentum in the creative process.
Cross‑Functional Communication & Compliance
Act as liaison between design, packaging, and production teams.
Communicate effectively with internal and external partners to ensure information flows seamlessly.
Coordinate sending of samples, fabrics, and materials to overseas factories.
Ensure design and packaging adhere to compliance and translation protocols for international programs.
Partner with Spec Tech and Production Coordinators to align on approvals, updates, and production needs.
Uphold all retailer and regulatory compliance requirements (safety, labeling, testing, etc.).
Prepare and coordinate line and buyer presentations with the Creative Director and team.
Support presentation visuals and key meetings.
Foster a positive, collaborative team culture that values both creativity and structure.
Communicate clearly, respectfully, and positively across departments.
Competencies
Creative, detail‑oriented, and highly organized.
Proactive, dependable, and solutions‑driven.
Skilled at balancing creative and operational priorities.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills — able to collaborate effectively across teams.
Strong relationship management and leadership skills.
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Experience using project management tools (Trello, Asana, etc.) is a plus.
Experience with children’s wear, plush, or giftable soft goods preferred.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in children’s wear design or a closely related product category.
Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and color theory.
Prior experience managing or mentoring a design team.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design
Industries Fashion Accessories Manufacturing
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Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr
Job Title:
Design Manager – Dreamgro (Children’s Wear Division)
Position Type:
Full-Time / Onsite
Location:
New York, NY
Reports to:
Creative Director
Responsibilities Dreamgro is Enchante’s children’s wear and plush division — a brand known for imagination, thoughtful design, and playful quality. We bring creativity and charm to every collection, combining artistry with strong commercial sensibility. As part of a growing, close‑knit team, you’ll have the opportunity to work across categories — apparel, plush, and giftable soft goods — helping transform creative direction into real products children and families love.
This role blends
hands‑on design
with
department leadership . You’ll oversee the flow of projects, manage designers, and ensure smooth collaboration between design, production, packaging, and creative leadership. You’ll act as the
operational right hand
to the Creative Director — someone who can execute vision, maintain order, and keep creative momentum going strong.
Creative & Design Execution
Design silhouettes and colored CADs aligned with seasonal and brand direction.
Develop, review, and finalize tech packs for accuracy and production readiness.
Collaborate closely with the Creative Director to bring seasonal line plans to life.
Lead color palette selection, art sizing, and concept development.
Maintain a strong sense of fashion, color, and trend awareness in the children’s market.
Research market trends and competitive products to inform design direction.
Project & Department Management
Manage the overall line plan implementation and ensure milestones are met.
Assign projects to designers, review deliverables, and monitor completion timelines.
Maintain and organize digital and physical design department assets.
Oversee and contribute to tech pack creation and updates.
Manage project tracking tools (Trello, shared folders, WIPs) to ensure team visibility.
Troubleshoot creative or process challenges with realistic, proactive solutions.
Serve as the operational right hand to the Creative Director — maintaining order and momentum in the creative process.
Cross‑Functional Communication & Compliance
Act as liaison between design, packaging, and production teams.
Communicate effectively with internal and external partners to ensure information flows seamlessly.
Coordinate sending of samples, fabrics, and materials to overseas factories.
Ensure design and packaging adhere to compliance and translation protocols for international programs.
Partner with Spec Tech and Production Coordinators to align on approvals, updates, and production needs.
Uphold all retailer and regulatory compliance requirements (safety, labeling, testing, etc.).
Prepare and coordinate line and buyer presentations with the Creative Director and team.
Support presentation visuals and key meetings.
Foster a positive, collaborative team culture that values both creativity and structure.
Communicate clearly, respectfully, and positively across departments.
Competencies
Creative, detail‑oriented, and highly organized.
Proactive, dependable, and solutions‑driven.
Skilled at balancing creative and operational priorities.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills — able to collaborate effectively across teams.
Strong relationship management and leadership skills.
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Experience using project management tools (Trello, Asana, etc.) is a plus.
Experience with children’s wear, plush, or giftable soft goods preferred.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in children’s wear design or a closely related product category.
Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and color theory.
Prior experience managing or mentoring a design team.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design
Industries Fashion Accessories Manufacturing
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