Golden Touch · 18 hours ago
Senior Designer, Kid's Apparel (4-20)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $100K/yr
7+ years expGolden Touch is a family owned and operated wholesale apparel manufacturer with a mission to deliver trend focused products for nearly 50 years. The Senior Designer will lead the design and development of stylish, trend-driven children’s apparel, overseeing the full product lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior designers.
FashionManufacturingRetail
Hiring Manager
Breanne (Tempesta) Love
Responsibilities
Lead the design process for seasonal collections in sizes 4-20, ensuring alignment with brand vision and client requirements
Create compelling assortments based on style plans, sales needs, and emerging market trends
Produce detailed flat sketches, colorways, and technical packages with accurate construction and trim specifications
Oversee sample execution, including daily communication with overseas vendors to ensure on-time, high-quality deliveries
Inspect and approve samples, providing clear fit, construction, and quality feedback
Identify and interpret industry trends, competitive landscape insights, and innovation opportunities for the brand
Plan and present seasonal concept boards, fabric direction, and key silhouette ideas
Ensure all account-specific requirements are met from design through production
Partner with Merchandising, Sales, and Design Directors to ensure assortments meet concept direction, SKU plans, and styling needs
Work closely with Technical Design to guide fit corrections and ensure final product accuracy
Communicate product updates, corrections, and approvals to Production Coordinators and vendors
Collaborate with internal teams to deliver commercially viable, on-brand product lines
Maintain organized sample, fabric, and trim libraries, as well as technical package archives
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers as needed
Foster a collaborative, fast-paced, and solutions-oriented work environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field
7+ years of design and/or product development experience, with at least 5 years in children's apparel
Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and embellishments
Proven ability to deliver commercially successful designs from concept to final product
Excellent trend awareness and the ability to translate fashion inspiration into brand-right product
Exceptional technical design skills, including creating tech packs, flats, and detailed construction comments
Strong merchandising sensibility and a commercial design eye
Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Leadership presence with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
Experience presenting to executive leadership and clients
Preferred
Proficiency in Photoshop
Company
Golden Touch
Golden Touch is a manufacturer and retailer of clothing products.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Bang
CFO
Daryl Henley, DDS
Partner
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