Associate Apparel Designer – Juniors (Knit Dresses, Jumpsuits + Rompers)

Golden Touch; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Touch is seeking an Associate Designer, Dresses, to create on-trend dresses, jumpsuits, and rompers across knits and wovens while managing line plans for in-house and private label accounts. You will develop tech packs using Adobe Illustrator, approve fabrics and trims, coordinate with overseas offices, and stay ahead of market trends to deliver commercially viable collections.

This role collaborates closely with merchandisers and design directors, and operates on a hybrid schedule in New

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a designer role, specializing in dresses for the women’s junior market.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, tech pack creation, and a strong understanding of fabric, trims, and construction.
• Proven ability to design on‑trend, commercially viable products.
• Excellent communication skills with a team‑oriented approach and the ability to present ideas effectively.
• Familiarity with private label development and brand differentiation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design dresses, jumpsuits, and rompers across various price points in both knits and wovens.
• Maintain line plans for in‑house and private label accounts.
• Develop and execute tech packs and flat sketches using Adobe Illustrator.
• Approve fabric quality, trims, and colors while providing clear feedback for revisions.
• Ensure timely delivery of high‑quality samples by coordinating with overseas offices.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitive landscapes, leveraging insights for design inspiration.
• Conduct market research and shop for inspiration to identify new product opportunities.
• Adhere to time‑and‑action calendars to meet production timelines.
• Work with merchandisers and the design director to ensure assortments align with brand concepts and SKU plans.
• Partner with the fabric team to source trending materials and trims, balancing cost efficiency and design quality.

Skills

Design thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Market awareness

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

The Associate Designer, Dresses, will design on‑trend dresses, jumpsuits, and rompers across knits and wovens while managing line plans for in‑house and private label accounts. The role involves creating tech packs, approving fabric and trims, coordinating with overseas offices, and staying attuned to market trends to inspire fresh, commercially viable designs. Collaborating closely with merchandisers, design directors, and fabric teams, the designer ensures collections align with brand strategies, timelines, and cost efficiencies.

Job Type

Full-time

Responsibilities

• Design dresses, jumpsuits, and rompers across various price points in both knits and wovens
• Maintain line plans for in‑house and private label accounts
• Develop and execute tech packs and flat sketches using Adobe Illustrator
• Approve fabric quality, trims, and colors while providing clear feedback for revisions
• Ensure timely delivery of high‑quality samples by coordinating with overseas offices
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitive landscapes, leveraging insights for design inspiration
• Conduct market research and shop for inspiration to identify new product opportunities
• Adhere to time‑and‑action calendars to meet production timelines

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with merchandisers and the design director to ensure assortments align with brand concepts and SKU plans
• Partner with the fabric team to source trending materials and trims, balancing cost efficiency and design quality

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years in a designer role, specializing in dresses for the women’s junior market
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, tech pack creation, and a strong understanding of fabric, trims, and construction
• Proven ability to design on‑trend, commercially viable products
• Excellent communication skills with a team‑oriented approach and the ability to present ideas effectively
• Thrives in fast‑paced environments and delivers results under tight deadlines
• Familiarity with private label development and brand differentiation strategies

Hybrid Work Schedule

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

Pay

New York Pay Rate $55,000 - $75,000

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 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 or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.

Application Requirements

Please submit your technical black and white sketches using Adobe Illustrator via the documents tab when applying.