Senior Designer – Juniors' Apparel

We are seeking a talented Senior Apparel Designer to join our team and work closely with the Design Director in creating a trend-forward, juniors' ready-to-wear line with a focus on knit and woven tops, sets and bottoms. This role requires a blend of creativity, organization, and technical expertise to bring fresh, brand-right designs to market. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates superior project management skills, and is passionate about young adult fashion.

Responsibilities

• Design Execution: Produce fast, accurate, and on-trend apparel sketches using Adobe Illustrator for a young adult ready-to-wear collection designed for Walmart.
• Project Management: Organize and manage daily tasks to meet critical deadlines, ensuring smooth workflow and timely delivery of projects.
• Trend Research: Conduct in-depth research and present relevant, brand-appropriate trends aligned with vendor capabilities.
• Technical Design: Develop detailed technical packs in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) to communicate design specifications clearly.
• Collaboration:
• Partner with the Design Director to relay accurate information to overseas vendors and address customer feedback effectively.
• Work closely with the graphic design team to align on print and graphic direction for the line.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot sample issues and propose practical solutions to maintain design integrity and production timelines.
• Trend Awareness: Stay updated on market trends through regular trend and competitive shopping.
• Documentation: Maintain organized notes and records to track ongoing projects efficiently in a dynamic environment.

Application Requirements

Please include a portfolio showcasing your design work, particularly in the juniors' or young adult category. We are looking for clean and detailed submissions as part of the interview process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Apparel Design or a related field
• 4 years of full-time professional design experience in cut-and-sew and woven categories
• Experience in young adult/juniors' fashion is highly preferred
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems
• Strong understanding of garment construction and manufacturing processes
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with a meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with team members, factories, and vendors
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning and staying ahead of fashion trends

Hybrid Work Schedule

4 days a week in the office, Fridays at home

New York Pay Rate $90,000 - $115,000

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.