Designer – Boys' Apparel

G&W Kids LLC; City of Niagara Falls (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive salary

Job summary

Golden Touch is seeking a Designer with 7+ years in design and product development, focusing on childrenswear. You will lead from concept through production, collaborating with Sales, Merchandising, and overseas offices to ensure on-trend, market-ready designs.

The role demands strong presentation skills, a deep understanding of fabric/construct, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hybrid work setting in New York.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience in Design and/or Product Development
• Solid background in merchandising to deliver on-trend, commercially successful designs
• Vast knowledge of fabric and construction with a focus on childrenswear
• Exceptional design and product development skills; ability to manage from idea to execution
• Strong point of view and decision-making capabilities
• Solid understanding of the marketplace and competitive landscape
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written and presentation
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment under pressure
• Experience and comfort giving presentations to the Design Director

Responsibilities

• Oversee the product and sample execution for each season
• Communicate with overseas offices daily to execute accurate sampling in the timeline
• Manage all account-specific requirements
• Adhere to the production calendar and deadlines
• Consistently shop marketplace and competitive set for inspiration and opportunities
• Plan the line according to style plans, client needs and trends
• Inspect samples and approve production
• Create tech packs, provide construction comments and flat sketches
• Stay informed on industry trends and translate for the brand
• Partner with Design Directors/Merchandisers/Sales to align assortment with direction
• Guide the technical team on fit samples
• Approve all product changes and updates
• Provide a positive and challenging work environment

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

PLM experience

Communication

Presentation

Design

Product Development

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

PLM

Job description

Description

The Designer will focus on our clients' retailers, moderate priced department stores and off-price retailers (TJXX, Burlington, Ross). Design organization to develop seasonal product that drives growth & adheres to the brand’s DNA. The Designer will manage product development from initial concept through production phases.

This role should continuously deliver and uphold the brand aesthetic, while also evolving with our client’s needs and industry trends. As a key liaison with Sales and Merchandising, the ideal candidate will have strong technical design, good commercial eye, presentation, organizational, and management skills.

Categories: Boys - infant, toddler + 4-7; sportswear (daily casual play wear), layette, activewear and seasonal (swim + outerwear)

Responsibilities

Design/Product:

• Oversee the product and sample execution for each season
• Communicate with overseas offices daily to execute accurate and attractive sampling in the timeline required.
• Manage all account specific requirements
• Adhere to the production calendar and deadlines required.
• Consistently shop marketplace, our competitive set and for inspiration and product opportunities
• Plan the line according to style plans, client’s needs and emerging trends
• Inspecting samples and approving production
• Able to create tech packs, provide detailed construction comments and flat sketches.
• Stay informed and ahead of competitive landscape and industry trends and translate for the brand.

Cross-Functional Partnerships:

• Partner with Design Directors/Merchandiser/Sales to ensure that assortment reflects concept direction, SKU plan & styling needs
• Work closely with technical team to guide and correct fit samples
• Responsible for all approvals, corrections, updates and changes to all product
• Provide a positive and challenging work environment

Application Requirements

• 7+ years of related experience in Design and or Product Development
• Solid background in working with merchandising on delivering on trend commercially successful designs
• Vast knowledge of fabric and construction with a focus on childrenswear
• Exceptional design and product development skills; ability to manage from idea to execution
• Strong point of view and decision-making capabilities
• Solid understanding of the marketplace and competitive landscape
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Excellent communication skills- verbal, written and presentation
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment under pressure
• Extremely proficient using Adobe Illustrator, PLM experience a plus
• Experience in having a hands-on approach (designing actual product)
• Experience and comfortable giving presentations to the Design Director

Hybrid Work Schedule

4 days a week in the office, 1 day work from home

New York Pay Rate $85,000 - $100,000

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.