Golden Touch · 13 hours ago
Associate Designer – Juniors
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $68K/yr
4+ 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 Associate Designer, Juniors will work closely with the Design Director to develop a trend-forward, young adult ready-to-wear collection with a strong focus on knit and woven dresses, sets, and bottoms.
FashionManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Design trend-right juniors’ ready-to-wear apparel, producing fast, accurate sketches using Adobe Illustrator
Develop designs across knit and woven categories, with an emphasis on dresses, sets, and bottoms
Manage daily design responsibilities and timelines to ensure all critical milestones and deadlines are met
Conduct in-depth trend, market, and competitive research; present brand-right concepts aligned with customer expectations and vendor capabilities
Create, update, and maintain detailed technical packs in PLM, clearly communicating design intent and specifications
Partner closely with the Design Director to support clear communication with overseas vendors and respond to customer feedback in a timely manner
Collaborate with the Graphic Design team to align on print, pattern, and graphic direction
Review samples, troubleshoot issues, and resolve design challenges while maintaining design integrity, cost targets, and production timelines
Maintain organized documentation, notes, and project tracking in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Stay current on market trends through regular trend shopping, competitive analysis, and market research
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field
4+ years of full-time professional experience in apparel design, preferably within juniors' and/or knit and woven categories
Strong understanding of garment construction and apparel manufacturing processes
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams, factories, and vendors
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Curiosity, enthusiasm, and a passion for staying ahead of fashion trends
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; experience with PLM systems strongly preferred
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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