Little Sleepies

Director

• Partner closely with the Director of Product Development to build an 18-month materials innovation pipeline
• Drive technical innovation by working directly with the vendor and mill base to identify next-generation fabric treatments, alternative fabric platforms, and construction innovations
• Evaluate new materials against Little Sleepies' core brand promises — softness, durability, trust — and commercial feasibility
• Own the process of moving promising materials from exploration to prototype to commercial integration
• Be the internal authority on what is happening externally—fabric trend direction, competitive landscape, white space opportunities, emerging materials, best-in-class fabric development and innovation in the broader apparel market, and shifts in consumer behavior
• Conduct regular apparel market and competitive analysis, trade show attendance, and market research to keep Little Sleepies ahead of the category
• Translate external intelligence into internal product briefs, strategic recommendations, and innovation opportunities
• Serve as the strategic bridge owning fabrication strategy between design (VP, Design) and product development (Director, PD) — ensuring innovation priorities are understood, embraced, and embedded in both teams' work
• Partner with VP, Merchandising and VP, Design to ensure the fabric innovation roadmap is grounded in commercial reality and assortment strategy

Director, Fabric Development – Innovation

Designer

• Preview color lab dips, prints, and strike offs in collaboration with the Designer and Product Development team to drive timely approvals
• Communicate feedback clearly and track approval status across all active development stages
• Review and adjust artwork placements and croppings to ensure accuracy and consistency across product styles
• Maintain organized artwork files and version history to support the broader design team
• Maintain internal Licensed Development Tracker
• Submit linesheets and CADs for Concept approval within Licensed Databases
• Support the creation of artwork millsheets and pull colors as needed to facilitate production handoffs
• Ensure documentation is complete, clearly labeled, and aligned with current seasonal standards
• Own the Bill of Materials (BOMs) for license product styles, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates throughout the development cycle
• Own communication with licensed PD partners for concepts, development, timelines
• Assist with style guide and trend research for designs

Director, Fabric Development – Innovation

Licensing Design – Approval Associate