Assistant Designer – Boys' Apparel

Golden Touch; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Golden Touch is seeking an Assistant Designer to help develop trend-right boys' apparel collections from concept through production. You will create flat sketches, CADs, and tech packs, collaborate with overseas factories, and maintain design boards and archives.

Required is a Bachelor's in Fashion Design with 1–2 years' apparel design experience, strong Illustrator skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines in a hybrid New York office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 1–2 years of apparel design experience, preferably boys' or children's wear.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; Photoshop experience is a plus.
• Ability to create technical flats, CADs, tech packs and specs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing seasonal boys' apparel collections aligned with brand direction and customer needs.
• Create flat sketches, colorways, CADs, and presentation boards using Illustrator.
• Prepare detailed tech packs, construction details, and product specifications.
• Support sample development from concept through production and track milestones.
• Review samples, document comments, and prepare revisions.
• Research trends, fabrics, trims, prints, and competitive products for inspiration.
• Collaborate with overseas factories and vendors on sample development and approvals.
• Maintain accurate product information and assist with line reviews and presentations.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Garment construction knowledge

Trend research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

CAD software

Tech packs

Job description

Description

The Assistant Designer will support the Design team in developing trend-right, commercially successful boys' apparel collections that align with the brand's aesthetic and customer expectations. This role assists throughout the product development lifecycle, from initial concept through production, while ensuring seasonal deadlines and account-specific requirements are met.

Job Type

Full-time

Categories

Boys – Infant, Toddler, or Sizes 4–6X

Product Categories

Sportswear (Everyday Casual Playwear), Layette, Swimwear & Outerwear

Responsibilities

Design & Product Development

• Assist in developing seasonal boys' apparel collections that support brand direction, customer needs, and business objectives.
• Create flat sketches, colorways, CADs, and presentation boards using Adobe Illustrator.
• Assist in preparing detailed tech packs, construction details, and product specifications.
• Support the execution of seasonal product from concept through sample development and production.
• Review and organize incoming samples, documenting comments and preparing revisions.
• Research boys' fashion trends, color direction, fabrics, trims, prints, graphics, silhouettes, and competitive products.
• Shop retail and online marketplaces regularly to identify emerging trends, competitive offerings, and product opportunities.
• Help maintain seasonal design boards, inspiration materials, and product archives.
• Assist with account-specific product requests, updates, and requirements.

Product Execution

• Communicate regularly with overseas factories and vendors regarding sample development, artwork, corrections, and approvals.
• Track sample status and ensure development milestones are met according to the production calendar.
• Assist with sample reviews, measuring garments, documenting fit and construction comments, and preparing approval packages.
• Support fabric, trim, print, graphic, and color development throughout the season.
• Ensure design files, tech packs, and product information remain accurate, organized, and up to date.
• Assist with product approvals, corrections, and updates throughout the development process.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Senior Designers, Merchandising, Sales, Product Development, and Technical Design throughout the product development process.
• Assist in preparing line review presentations, customer meetings, and seasonal assortment presentations.
• Work closely with the Technical Design team to communicate design intent during fittings and sample reviews.
• Help maintain accurate product information and communicate updates across cross-functional teams.
• Support additional design initiatives and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• 1–2 years of apparel design experience, preferably within children's or boys' apparel.
• Experience designing or supporting Boys' Sportswear, Layette, Swimwear, and/or Outerwear is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; Photoshop experience is a plus.
• Ability to create technical flats, CADs, and tech packs.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, color, prints, and graphics.
• Knowledge of the children's apparel market and current boys' fashion trends.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, hands-on, team-first mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Hybrid Work Schedule

4 days a week in the office, Friday work from home

New York Pay Rate $55,000 - $60,000

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.