Associate Designer Girls' Apparel

Description

We are looking for a highly creative and detail-oriented Associate Designer, Girls Apparel to join our team. This role will support the development of trend-forward, commercially viable collections that appeal to young consumers while aligning with brand identity and retailer expectations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of fabrications, color, and technical design, along with a passion for children's apparel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trend research to develop seasonal concepts for the girls' apparel categories.
• Assist in sampling, color approvals, art sheets, and pitching color to ensure strong visual direction.
• Create flat sketches and detailed technical packages for production.
• Support the team with fabric selection, color development, and print applications.
• Manage submits and approvals, ensuring accuracy and consistency across collections.
• Work on branding elements such as hangtags, labels, and packaging.
• Assist in fit sessions, providing input on garment construction and styling.
• Maintain consistency across seasonal collections through recoloring artwork and updating trend boards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Tech Design, Production, and the Tech Pack Team to ensure smooth workflow and execution.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in apparel design, preferably within children’s wear.
• Strong understanding of fabric performance, functionality, and seasonal trends.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; experience with PowerPoint, Excel, and PLM software is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A proactive attitude, with the ability to jump from task to task seamlessly as priorities shift.

Hybrid Work Schedule

3 days a week in the office, 2 days' work from home

The frequency with which they are present in the office depends on their role and function and the interdependency of other functions.

New York Pay Rate $53,000 - $75,000

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.