Senior Designer – Girls (7-16, 4-6x) Apparel

Description

The Senior Designer will focus on developing seasonal product that drives growth and aligns with the brands DNA. You will own product development from concept through production and play a hands-on role in sampling, tech packs, trend research, color development, approvals, and art sheets. The ideal candidate will be trend-savvy, technically strong, and excited to work in a collaborative, supportive team environment.

This role is a key opportunity to maintain the brand’s legacy while bringing newness and identifying white space in the line.

Girls (7-16, 4-6x) Apparel - sets, separates, dresses, wovens and knits

Responsibilities

Design/Product:

• Oversee the product and sample execution for each season
• Execute seasonal assortments that are trend-forward and commercially viable.
• Build tech packs and provide detailed construction comments, ensuring accuracy for overseas production.
• Communicate with overseas offices daily to execute accurate and attractive sampling in the timeline required.
• Manage product approvals including color submits, fit samples, and trims.
• Shop the market regularly and bring competitive insights and inspiration to line planning.
• Identify opportunities for new product categories that align with the brands' esthetic.
• Ensure deadlines are met according to the production calendar.
• Present clear, detailed, and well-organized design concepts to internal teams.

Cross-Functional Partnerships:

• Collaborate with Sales, Production, Tech Design, and the Tech Pack Team to ensure seamless product execution.
• Work with Tech Pack Designers to ensure accurate information flow from costing through production.
• Communicate updates, corrections, and approvals across teams, including Production Coordinators.
• Ensure consistency with style plans and merchandising strategy while allowing space for creative exploration.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in apparel design, ideally in the girls' or junior/tween market.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and tech pack creation.
• Strong sketching skills and ability to communicate design ideas quickly and clearly.
• Solid knowledge of garment construction, fit, and fabric types across knits and wovens.
• Passion for trend, with a pulse on what’s relevant in the market.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Clear, open communicator with strong follow-through and organizational skills.
• Willingness to “fail forward” and learn from feedback.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.

Hybrid Work Schedule

4 days a week in the office, 1 day work from home

New York Pay Rate $80,000 - $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.

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.