Lead Product Designer

About Wee Ones

For nearly 50 years, Wee Ones has been a leader in children’s hair accessories. Family-owned and based in the St. Louis area, we’re best known for our iconic bows and patented no-slip clip, but our creativity extends into socks, headwear, and other accessories.

We may be a small company, but we think big. We create. We innovate. We collaborate. Our team takes pride in designing and delivering high-quality, trend-forward products to retailers and moms across the country. We’re a fun, energetic, and creative bunch who love pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in children’s fashion.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Lead Product Designer to set the creative vision and manage the development of our accessory lines. This role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on execution—guiding design direction while staying deeply involved in product development.

What You'll Do

  • Lead Design Vision: Drive product development from concept through production, aligning design decisions with company goals.
  • Hands-On Creation: Create, prototype, and iterate daily—yes, that includes tying bows (training provided!). Quick, creative experimentation is at the heart of what we do.
  • Graphic & Technical Design: Create graphics, prints, and tech packs for sourced products. Translate trends into compelling product concepts.
  • Sourcing & Partnerships: Discover new materials at markets and shows, source globally, and collaborate with manufacturers to bring ideas to life.
  • Project Management: Lead seasonal collections, oversee licensed and private label projects, and juggle multiple priorities while keeping timelines on track.
  • Collaboration & Team Leadership: Supervise an Assistant Designer and work closely with Production, Marketing, and Sales to ensure product and brand success.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in fashion, graphic, product design, or related field.
  • 3+ years in a product-focused design role (fashion accessories experience a plus).
  • Strong project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple products at the same time. Detail oriented, organized, decisive, and deadline driven.
  • A maker at heart with passion for creating things by hand.
  • A trend spotter with a proven track record of translating trends into successful products.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator) and Microsoft Office.
  • Collaborative spirit with excellent communication skills.
  • Positive energy, boundless curiosity, and love of learning new skills.

Details

  • Location: On-site in our design center at our St. Louis corporate office (not remote).
  • Full and competitive benefits package including premium healthcare options, FSA/HSA and 401k match.
  • A fun, creative, and supportive work environment where your ideas can shine.

Apply Now!

  • Send us your portfolio (or link), resume, and a quick note telling us why you're excited to design with Wee Ones. Email: apply@weeones.com.