Golden Touch · 11 hours ago
Designer / Senior Designer – Girls' Apparel
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expGolden Touch is a family owned and operated wholesale apparel manufacturer with a mission to deliver trend focused products for nearly 50 years. The Designer / Senior Designer will focus on developing seasonal products that drive growth and adhere to the brand’s DNA, managing product development from initial concept through production phases.
FashionManufacturingRetail
Hiring Manager
Breanne (Tempesta) Love
Responsibilities
Oversee the product and sample execution for each season
Communicate with overseas offices daily to execute accurate and attractive sampling in the timeline required
Manage all account specific requirements
Adhere to the production calendar and deadlines required
Consistently shop marketplace, our competitive set and for inspiration and product opportunities
Plan the line according to style plans, client’s needs and emerging trends
Inspecting samples and approving production
Able to create tech packs, provide detailed construction comments and flat sketches
Stay informed and ahead of competitive landscape and industry trends and translate for the brand
Partner with Design Directors/Merchandiser/Sales to ensure that assortment reflects concept direction, SKU plan & styling needs
Work closely with technical team to guide and correct fit samples
Direct Tech Pack Designers for accurate information flow to production from costing to production stages
Responsible for approvals, corrections, updates and changes to all product as needed. And communicate with Production Coordinators as necessary
Provide a positive and challenging work environment
Qualification
Required
5-8+ years of related experience in Design and or Product Development
Solid background in working with merchandising on delivering on trend commercially successful designs
Vast knowledge of fabric and construction with a focus on Childrenswear
Exceptional design and product development skills; ability to manage from idea to execution
Strong point of view and decision-making capabilities
Solid understanding of the marketplace and competitive landscape
Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Excellent communication skills- verbal, written and presentation
Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment under pressure
Extremely proficient using Adobe Illustrator, PLM experience is a plus
Experience in having a hands-on approach (designing actual product)
Experience and comfortable giving presentations to the Design Director
Company
Golden Touch
Golden Touch is a manufacturer and retailer of clothing products.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Bang
CFO
Daryl Henley, DDS
Partner
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