Senior Designer, Infant/Toddler Apparel (Hybrid)

Goldentouchgroup; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Touch is seeking a Senior Designer to lead seasonal product development from concept through production for children's wear, including dresses, layette, and sportswear. The role emphasizes strong design, technical capabilities, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Merchandising, and Production in a fast-paced environment.

The hybrid schedule features 4 days in the office and 1 day remote, with an NYC pay range of $80,000 to $115,000.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of related experience in Design and/or Product Development.
• Solid merchandising experience 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.
• Excellent understanding of marketplace and competitive landscape.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication skills—verbal, written and presentation.
• Hands-on experience designing actual product.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Partner with Design Directors/Merchandiser/Sales to ensure assortment reflects concept direction, SKU plan & styling needs.
• Work closely with technical team to guide and correct fit samples.
• Direct Tech Pack Designers for accurate information flow to production from costing to production stages.
• Responsible for approvals, corrections, updates and changes to all product as needed.
• Provide a positive and challenging work environment.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Product development

Team collaboration

Communication

Presentation skills

Tools

PLM system

Tech packs

Job description

Golden Touch is seeking a Senior Designer to lead seasonal product development from concept through production for children's wear, including dresses, layette, and sportswear. The role emphasizes strong design, technical capabilities, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Merchandising, and Production in a fast-paced environment.

The hybrid schedule features 4 days in the office and 1 day remote, with an NYC pay range of $80,000 to $115,000.