Company Description
United Intimates Group (UIG), headquartered in New York City, is a leading company specializing in the design, development, and distribution of sleepwear and intimates for private label and licensed brands. Partnering with top retailers and global brands, UIG is recognized for delivering trend-driven products with a commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Leveraging expertise in product development, licensing, and retail strategy, UIG has established itself as a trusted name in the apparel industry. The company fosters a dynamic and collaborative environment, where experienced professionals and emerging talent work together to drive growth and create thoughtfully designed products.
Role Description
The Designer / Senior Designer will design and develop children’s innerwear categories (infant through big kids), with a strong focus on underwear, bras, and layering essentials.
This role requires a high level of creativity, technical design expertise, and product ownership, including garment construction, fit awareness, and fabric knowledge. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing multiple programs simultaneously, working cross-functionally, and contributing both strategically and hands-on within a fast-moving business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of children’s innerwear across private label and licensed brands
- Create original prints, graphics, and color stories appropriate for children’s categories
- Develop detailed CADs, flats, and tech-ready artwork using Adobe Illustrator
- Drive seasonal concept development, including trend research, mood boards, and design direction
- Partner closely with technical design teams on fit, construction, and fabric selection
- Oversee development from concept through production approval, including:
- Lab dips, strike-offs, and print approvals
- Proto/sample reviews and revisions
- Ensure designs meet children’s safety and compliance standards (CPSIA, flammability, etc.)
- Balance creativity with commercial viability, aligning designs with retailer needs and price points
- Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, production, and sales teams
Qualifications
- 4–7+ years of experience in children’s apparel design, with a strong focus on innerwear, intimates, or adjacent categories
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (Mac environment)
- Demonstrated ability to create original prints and graphics for children’s products
- Solid understanding of garment construction, fit, and fabrications specific to intimates/innerwear
- Experience working with high-volume retail or private label accounts
- Knowledge of children’s product safety regulations and compliance requirements
- Strong organizational and project management skills; able to handle multiple seasons simultaneously
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to present ideas clearly
- Trend-aware with a strong sense of color, print, and commercial design
