Freelance Designer – Sleepwear

Golden Touch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Touch in New York is seeking a Designer, Sleepwear to lead the sleepwear collection from concept through execution. You will own calendars, provide design direction, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and overseas partners to deliver innovative, market-ready products.

You will mentor junior designers, ensure garment quality and fit, and partner with Product Development, Sourcing, and Sales to meet milestones and retailer requirements. This is a full-time onsite role in NYC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 4+ years apparel design experience, sleepwear required.
• Experience in loungewear, intimate apparel, or adjacent categories is a plus.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, fabrication, and product development processes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required; Photoshop proficiency preferred.
• Experience working within PLM systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design trend-right sleepwear collections aligned with customer needs and brand direction.
• Research and interpret market trends, color direction, fabrics, prints, and silhouettes for sleepwear and loungewear.
• Create seasonal concepts, mood boards, CADs, detailed sketches, colorways, and presentations.
• Develop tech packs and design packages to communicate specifications to cross-functional teams and overseas partners.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Technical Design, Production, Sales, and Sourcing through the product lifecycle.
• Source fabrics, trims, treatments, prints, and embellishments meeting aesthetic and cost targets.
• Participate in fittings and reviews, providing feedback on fit, construction, and quality.
• Review lab dips, strike-offs, prints, fabrics, and prototypes.
• Manage multiple seasonal calendars and key milestones.
• Present concepts and updates to leadership and partners.
• Analyze competitive offerings for innovation and differentiation.
• Maintain understanding of retailer requirements and market trends in sleepwear.
• Mentor Assistant/Associate Designers and review workload and development.

Skills

Sleepwear design

Garment construction

Time management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

PLM systems

Photoshop

Job description

Description

We are seeking a creative, trend-driven, and highly organized Designer, Sleepwear to join our growing Jaclyn division. This role is responsible for designing and developing innovative sleepwear collections across various distribution channels, owning the design process from concept through execution while ensuring product aligns with customer expectations, business objectives, and seasonal milestones.

Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Design trend-right sleepwear collections that align with customer needs, brand direction, and business objectives.
• Research and interpret market trends, consumer insights, color direction, fabric innovations, prints, graphics, and silhouettes relevant to the sleepwear and loungewear categories.
• Create seasonal concepts, mood boards, CADs, detailed sketches, colorways, and presentation materials.
• Develop comprehensive tech packs and design packages to communicate product specifications and design intent to cross-functional teams and overseas partners.
• Partner closely with Product Development, Technical Design, Production, Sales, and Sourcing teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Source and recommend fabrics, trims, treatments, prints, and embellishments that support both aesthetic and cost objectives.
• Participate in fittings and sample reviews, providing feedback to ensure design integrity, garment construction, fit, and quality standards are maintained.
• Review and approve lab dips, strike-offs, print submissions, fabric qualities, and prototypes.
• Manage multiple seasonal calendars simultaneously while maintaining awareness of key milestones, customer deadlines, and development timelines.
• Present concepts, line reviews, and product updates to leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Analyze competitive market offerings and identify opportunities for innovation and product differentiation.
• Maintain a strong understanding of retailer-specific requirements, customer preferences, and market trends within the sleepwear category.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day direction to Assistant and Associate Designers, helping prioritize workload, review design execution, and support professional development.
• Delegate development and administrative tasks appropriately while maintaining ownership of seasonal design direction and account strategy.
• Support a collaborative team environment and contribute to the continued growth and success of the Sleepwear division.

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.
• 4+ years of apparel design experience, with direct experience in sleepwear required.
• Experience in loungewear, intimate apparel, or adjacent categories is a plus.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, fabrication, and product development processes.
• Proven ability to create detailed tech packs and communicate design intent effectively.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required; Photoshop proficiency preferred.
• Experience working within PLM systems preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to proactively manage seasonal calendars and key milestones.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Experience designing for Walmart or other large-volume retailers is highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and operate with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
• Passion for fashion, trends, and product innovation with a strong eye for detail and commercial product development.

Onsite Work Schedule

5 days a week in the office

New York Pay Rate $67,000.00 - $90,000.00

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.