Golden Touch · 21 hours ago
Associate Designer – Sleepwear Apparel
Golden Touch is a family-owned and operated wholesale apparel manufacturer with a mission to deliver trend-focused products for nearly 50 years. The Associate Sleepwear Designer will support the design team in creating sleepwear collections, ensuring designs are appealing and commercially viable while collaborating with cross-functional partners to bring collections to market on time.
FashionManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Support the design team in researching and interpreting seasonal trends, color stories, fabrics, prints, and silhouettes relevant to sleepwear
Assist in developing seasonal assortments that align with brand identity and target customer
Create and update technical design packages, including sketches, CADs, colorways, and specs
Help source and select fabrics, trims, and prints suitable for sleepwear, with attention to comfort, quality, and cost
Partner with product development and sourcing teams to ensure design feasibility and cost targets are met
Support merchants and planners in building balanced assortments that meet aesthetic, margin, and pricing requirements
Prepare materials for design presentations and assist in presenting line concepts and updates
Review lab dips, strike-offs, fabric qualities, and samples to ensure alignment with design intent
Track sample progress and manage updates within the seasonal calendar
Assist in fit sessions by providing design feedback and documenting follow-ups
Maintain awareness of competitive landscape and market trends
Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field
1–3 years of design experience, preferably in sleepwear, intimates, or loungewear
Working knowledge of fabrics, including knits, wovens, and trims commonly used in sleepwear
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD programs
Strong sketching, CAD, and presentation skills
Basic understanding of garment construction and technical design processes
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners
Passion for fashion with a strong eye for trend and detail