Assistant Designer – Sleepwear Apparel

Golden Touch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Touch in New York is seeking an Assistant Designer, Sleepwear to join the Jaclyn division. You will support the Sleepwear Design team from concept through production, researching trends, colors, fabrics, and competitive opportunities while creating CADs, colorways, and boards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design and 0–2 years of apparel design experience. Proficiency in Illustrator is required; Photoshop preferred, with PLM experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 0–2 years of apparel design experience (internships okay).
• Sleepwear or adjacent category experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Illustrator; Photoshop preferred.
• Experience with PLM systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational and deadline-management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Support senior designer in developing seasonal sleepwear collections from concept to production.
• Research trends, colors, fabrics, prints, and market opportunities.
• Create/update CADs, colorways, boards, and sketches.
• Assist with tech packs and design specs.
• Organize seasonal design files, sample libraries, and development materials.
• Track samples, approvals, and development milestones.
• Prepare materials for meetings, presentations, and line reviews.
• Support cross-functional teams to ensure timely deliverables.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
• Provide administrative support and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication and collaboration

Multi-project management

Fashion trend awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

PLM systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Description

We are seeking a highly organized, creative, and detail-oriented Assistant Designer, Sleepwear to join our growing Jaclyn division. This role will support the Sleepwear Design team in the development of trend-right sleepwear collections across various distribution channels.

Job Type

Full-time

Responsibilities

• Support the SR/Designer in the development of seasonal sleepwear collections from concept through production.
• Assist in researching and identifying fashion trends, color direction, fabrics, prints, graphics, and competitive market opportunities.
• Create and update CADs, colorways, presentation boards, and design sketches under the direction of the Designer.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of tech packs and design specifications.
• Organize and maintain seasonal design files, sample libraries, trim archives, and development materials.
• Track and manage sample shipments, approvals, and development milestones to support seasonal calendars.
• Prepare materials for internal meetings, customer presentations, and line reviews.
• Assist with fabric, trim, print, and color development, including organizing submissions and approvals.
• Support fittings by taking notes, updating fit comments, and communicating revisions to cross-functional partners.
• Review incoming samples for accuracy and help maintain sample organization within the design department.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Technical Design, Production, and Sourcing teams to ensure timely execution of seasonal deliverables.
• Conduct competitive shopping and market research to identify emerging trends and product opportunities.
• Provide administrative and organizational support to the SR/Designer and Design team as needed.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment while demonstrating a willingness to learn and grow within the organization.

Application Requirements

• Along with your resume, please submit your portfolio and/or website to highlight your work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• 0–2 years of apparel design experience, including internships or relevant industry experience.
• Previous experience in sleepwear, loungewear, intimate apparel, or adjacent categories is a plus.
• Basic understanding of garment construction, fabrication, fit, and product development processes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required; Photoshop proficiency preferred.
• Experience working with PLM systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Passion for fashion, trends, and product development.
• Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and grow within a design organization.

Onsite Work Schedule

5 days a week in the office

New York Pay Rate $52,000.00 - $62,000.00

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.