Golden Touch · 1 month ago
Temporary Associate Designer, Kid's Apparel (4-20) (6 months)
New York,NY,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$53K/yr - $65K/yr
1+ years expGolden Touch is a family-owned wholesale apparel manufacturer specializing in children's apparel. The Associate Designer will support the design and development of children's clothing, collaborating with senior designers and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and brand-compliant product delivery.
FashionManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Assist in the design and development of seasonal collections in sizes 4–20, ensuring alignment with brand direction and account needs
Create flat sketches, colorways, and detailed technical packages under the guidance of senior design leadership
Support the development of compelling assortments based on style plans, market research, and trend direction
Communicate daily with vendors to track samples, review execution, and ensure timely deliveries
Review samples and provide clear feedback regarding fit, construction, and quality in partnership with senior designers and Technical Design
Conduct trend, color, and competitive research to help inform seasonal concepts
Assist in preparing seasonal concept boards, fabric direction, and key silhouette presentations
Ensure all account-specific requirements are maintained throughout the design process
Partner with Merchandising and Sales to ensure design updates support SKU plans and client needs
Work closely with Technical Design to support fit comments and overall product accuracy
Communicate product updates and design changes to Production Coordinators and overseas partners
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure assortments are on-brand and commercially sound
Maintain organized sample racks, fabric/trim libraries, and digital design files
Support the creation and upkeep of tech pack archives and seasonal documentation
Contribute to a collaborative, detail-oriented, and fast-paced team environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field
1–3 years of design and/or product development experience, ideally within children's apparel
Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and embellishments
Solid trend awareness with the ability to interpret inspiration into brand-right design ideas
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
Ability to create clear flats, tech packs, and construction notes
Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Collaborative mindset with eagerness to learn and support senior team members
Preferred
Photoshop experience preferred
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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