Assistant Sleepwear Designer: Trend & Production Support

Goldentouchgroup; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Touch is seeking an organized Assistant Designer, Sleepwear to support the Sleepwear Design team in developing trend-right sleepwear collections across distribution channels.

Reporting to the SR/Designer, you will assist from concept through production, gain hands-on exposure to the product development lifecycle, and grow within a collaborative, fast-paced environment in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the SR/Designer in developing seasonal sleepwear collections from concept through production.
• Assist in researching and identifying fashion trends, color direction, fabrics, prints, graphics, and market opportunities.
• Create and update CADs, colorways, presentation boards, and design sketches under the Designer’s direction.
• Assist in creating and maintaining 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.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

PLM systems

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Golden Touch is seeking an organized Assistant Designer, Sleepwear to support the Sleepwear Design team in developing trend-right sleepwear collections across distribution channels.

Reporting to the SR/Designer, you will assist from concept through production, gain hands-on exposure to the product development lifecycle, and grow within a collaborative, fast-paced environment in New York.