Assistant Designer – Girls' Apparel

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

Job summary

Golden Touch seeks an Assistant Designer to support our Design team in developing trend-right, commercially successful girls' apparel collections from concept through production, ensuring seasonal deadlines and account-specific requirements.

You will create flat sketches, colorways, CADs and presentation boards in Illustrator, prepare detailed tech packs, and help track samples and approvals while collaborating with overseas factories and cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 1-2 years of apparel design experience, preferably children's girls' wear.
• Experience in Girls' Sportswear, Layette, Swimwear or Outerwear preferred.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator; Photoshop a plus.
• Ability to create tech packs, flats, CADs.
• Understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, colors, and graphics.
• Strong organizational and deadline-driven multitasking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration.
• Detail-oriented with proactive, hands-on, team-first mindset.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing seasonal girls' apparel collections aligned with brand direction.
• Create flat sketches, colorways, CADs, and presentation boards in Illustrator.
• Prepare tech packs, construction details, and product specifications.
• Support the execution of seasonal product from concept through sample development and production.
• Review samples, document comments, and prepare revisions.
• Research girls' fashion trends, color direction, fabrics, trims, prints, and graphics.
• Shop retail and online marketplaces to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
• Help maintain seasonal design boards, inspiration materials, and product archives.
• Assist with account-specific product requests, updates, and requirements.
• Communicate regularly with overseas factories and vendors regarding sample development, artwork, corrections, and approvals.
• Track sample status and ensure milestones are met according to production calendar.
• Assist with sample reviews, fitting, and approval packages.
• Support fabric, trim, print, and color development throughout the season.
• Ensure design files and product information stay accurate and up-to-date.
• Assist with product approvals and updates throughout development.

Skills

Garment construction understanding

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Description

The Assistant Designer will support the Design team in developing trend-right, commercially successful girls' 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

Girls - Infant & Toddler or Sizes 4-6x

Product Categories

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

Design & Product Development

• Assist in developing seasonal girls' 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 girls' apparel
• Experience designing or supporting Girls' 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 girls' fashion trends
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skillsDetail-oriented with a proactive, hands-on, team-first mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

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.