What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Technical Designer – Handbags + SLG position at Golden Touch?
Job Type
Full-time, Contract
Description
Golden Touch is seeking an Assistant Technical Designer to join our dynamic handbag and soft leather goods team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and creative individual with a passion for handbags, technical design, and product development. You will play a key role in supporting the design and production process, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and functionality.
Responsibilities
4 days a week in the office, Friday work from home
New York Pay Rate $23.00 - $30.00 per hour
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.
Full-time, Contract
Description
Golden Touch is seeking an Assistant Technical Designer to join our dynamic handbag and soft leather goods team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and creative individual with a passion for handbags, technical design, and product development. You will play a key role in supporting the design and production process, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and functionality.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the creation of technical packages (tech packs) to communicate design specifications to factories.
- Develop and update CADs and technical design details for production and retailer appointments.
- Support the Design Director with color CAD development for specs and presentations.
- Collaborate with the team on trend and color forecasting to influence future collections.
- Organize and track sample development, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, product developers, and factories, to troubleshoot and refine designs.
- Utilize PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems to maintain and update product details.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in technical design, preferably in handbags or accessories.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel.
- Familiarity with technical design processes, construction techniques, and material specifications.
- Experience with PLM software is a plus.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively with a team.
- Passion for the handbag and accessories industry with an eye for design and innovation.
4 days a week in the office, Friday work from home
New York Pay Rate $23.00 - $30.00 per hour
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.
Salary : $23 - $30