Hanna Andersson

We are the champions of childhood

Hanna Andersson is a Portland, Oregon-based premier kids and baby clothing brand. Our clothes are made to play, made to last, and designed to let kids be kids. We have core commitments to design, quality, and sustainability, and we believe in helping families create meaningful everyday moments. These principles guide the Hanna Way, and lead to an experience authentically different from other children’s brands.

We cultivate our unique brand by hiring team members who believe in these values, own a customer service mindset, and who are innovative, results-oriented, and comfortable working in a collaborative and growth-driven work environment. We all share in our brand’s success, and we actively encourage our team members to maintain a healthy balance in their daily lives.

The Senior Designer works collaboratively with the design team to create and present seasonally relevant product lines across multiple categories. The Senior Designer is responsible for overseeing the development process while maintaining the brand’s high level of quality and premium outlook. This person will be required to work under tight deadlines, meet critical calendar dates and manage design team members.

• Own the design of seasonally relevant product lines for the Girls Division to fulfill the needs of the merchant line plan
• Research and evaluate competition and market trends as they relate to Hanna Andersson
• Deliver on divisional design direction – own and present direction on silhouette and outfitting, design concepts and trends for the season.
• Collaborate with VP and surface design team on concept, color, print and graphic direction.
• Lead the development of styles. Prepare illustrator flat sketches for new products, create style CADs, determine fabric and trim needs and create design tech packs for pass off to Technical Design partners.
• Lead total assortment development with a focus on print and color.
• Develop merchandise presentations of proposed designs, including boards and other visuals.
• Manage associate designer(s); delegate responsibilities and tasks, direct workflow, provide feedback and training as needed.
• Work cross-divisionally to ensure cohesion between divisions for shared brand stories/seasonal strategies.
• Partner with fabric team to determine fabric needs, selection, and approval.
• Communicate with vendor and sourcing partners regarding product development issues and requests.
• Partner with cross-functional team to achieve AUC goals, deliver on design intent and sales growth strategies.
• Attend design, cross-functional meetings and fit sessions.
• Ensure all development calendar deadlines are met.

What you'll bring:

• 7-10 years of Apparel Design experience 
• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design or related field of study
• High taste level and excellent eye for color, graphics, print and pattern; able to translate trends into brand aesthetic.
• Awareness of current fashion trends and understanding of the childrenswear marketplace
• Knowledge and experience with fabric, trims, garment construction, fit and the apparel product development process.
• Adobe Illustrator proficiency; Photoshop and PLM system experience a plus
• A high-energy team player with a can-do attitude willing to learn and grow with the company.
• Solution oriented, critical thinker with ability to balance multiple projects and priorities.
• Flexible and adaptable to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Ability to effectively manage and develop design team members.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate work under tight deadlines.
• Be a Brand Ambassador at all times - be highly engaged and represent our passion for our brand, our products and our company.

Hanna Talent Cultivation Standards:

With a rise in cyber-criminal activity, please note Hanna will never:

• Ask for any sensitive personal information via email, text, or other forms of instant messaging
• Interview you via email and/or send you a list of questions in lieu of an interview
• Extend an offer without speaking to you via phone or video call
• Ask for bank account or financial information during the recruiting process

Legitimate email communication will only be done to and from @hannaandersson.com email addresses. Please examine messages carefully to ensure this is the domain you are receiving messages from, as cybercriminals may also utilize domains that look similar but may have one letter off (such as @hannaander$son.com).

Hanna Andersson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Hanna Andersson prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. Hanna Andersson encourages applicants of all ages.