Sr. Designer, Kid's Apparel (4-20)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Senior Designer will lead the design and development of stylish, trend-driven children’s apparel (sizes 4-20) that aligns with the brand’s DNA and meets client needs. Managing product from concept through production, this role combines strong creative vision with technical expertise and commercial awareness. The Senior Designer will design for fashion trend sportswear, while ensuring that each season’s assortment reflects market trends, brand aesthetics, and sales objectives.

As a key liaison with Sales, Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production, the Senior Designer will oversee the full product lifecycle—driving innovation, maintaining quality standards, and meeting deadlines—while mentoring and collaborating with other design team members.

Responsibilities

Design & Product Development

• Lead the design process for seasonal collections in sizes 4-20, ensuring alignment with brand vision and client requirements.
• Create compelling assortments based on style plans, sales needs, and emerging market trends.
• Produce detailed flat sketches, colorways, and technical packages with accurate construction and trim specifications.
• Oversee sample execution, including daily communication with overseas vendors to ensure on-time, high-quality deliveries.
• Inspect and approve samples, providing clear fit, construction, and quality feedback.
• Identify and interpret industry trends, competitive landscape insights, and innovation opportunities for the brand.
• Plan and present seasonal concept boards, fabric direction, and key silhouette ideas.
• Ensure all account-specific requirements are met from design through production.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Merchandising, Sales, and Design Directors to ensure assortments meet concept direction, SKU plans, and styling needs.
• Work closely with Technical Design to guide fit corrections and ensure final product accuracy.
• Communicate product updates, corrections, and approvals to Production Coordinators and vendors.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver commercially viable, on-brand product lines.
  
  

Organization & Leadership

• Maintain organized sample, fabric, and trim libraries, as well as technical package archives.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers as needed.
• Foster a collaborative, fast-paced, and solutions-oriented work environment.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 7 years of design and/or product development experience, with at least 5 years in children’s apparel.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and embellishments.
• Proven ability to deliver commercially successful designs from concept to final product.
• Excellent trend awareness and the ability to translate fashion inspiration into brand-right product.
• Exceptional technical design skills, including creating tech packs, flats, and detailed construction comments.
• Strong merchandising sensibility and a commercial design eye.
• Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator; proficiency in Photoshop preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership presence with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and clients.
  
  

Hybrid Work Schedule

4 days a week in the office, Fridays at home

New York Pay Rate $75,000 - $100,000

We strive to hire and nurture amazing talent. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.

Company Overview

Golden Touch is a family owned and operated wholesale apparel manufacturer with a mission to deliver trend focused products for nearly 50 years. We produce private label brands for large mass market retailers across the globe specializing in children’s, junior, missy and women’s apparel.

Diversity Vision Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination based on their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.