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 in New York is seeking an Associate Designer, Dresses to craft on-trend dresses, jumpsuits, and rompers while managing line plans for in-house and private label accounts. You will develop tech packs, approve fabrics and trims, and coordinate with overseas offices to hit milestones.

Collaborate with merchandisers, design directors, and fabric teams to align collections with brand strategies, timelines, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a Designer role, specializing in dresses for the women’s junior market.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, tech packs, 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 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, providing feedback for revisions.
• Coordinate with overseas offices to ensure timely delivery of samples.
• Stay updated on industry trends to inspire fresh, commercially viable designs.
• Conduct market research and shop for inspiration to identify new product opportunities.
• Adhere to time-and-action calendars to meet production timelines.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Tech packs

Fabric & trims

Dress design

Communication

Private label

Job description

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

Design & Product Development

• 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

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 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.

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, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.