Golden Touch · 5 hours ago
Senior Designer – Juniors' Apparel
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $115K/yr
4+ years expGolden Touch is a family owned and operated wholesale apparel manufacturer with a mission to deliver trend focused products for nearly 50 years. They are seeking a talented Senior Apparel Designer to create a trend-forward juniors' ready-to-wear line, focusing on knit and woven tops, sets and bottoms. The role requires creativity, organization, and technical expertise to bring fresh designs to market while managing projects effectively.
FashionManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Design Execution: Produce fast, accurate, and on-trend apparel sketches using Adobe Illustrator for a young adult ready-to-wear collection designed for Walmart
Project Management: Organize and manage daily tasks to meet critical deadlines, ensuring smooth workflow and timely delivery of projects
Trend Research: Conduct in-depth research and present relevant, brand-appropriate trends aligned with vendor capabilities
Technical Design: Develop detailed technical packs in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) to communicate design specifications clearly
Collaboration: Partner with the Design Director to relay accurate information to overseas vendors and address customer feedback effectively
Work closely with the graphic design team to align on print and graphic direction for the line
Problem Solving: Troubleshoot sample issues and propose practical solutions to maintain design integrity and production timelines
Trend Awareness: Stay updated on market trends through regular trend and competitive shopping
Documentation: Maintain organized notes and records to track ongoing projects efficiently in a dynamic environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Apparel Design or a related field
4+ years of full-time professional design experience in cut-and-sew and woven categories
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems
Strong understanding of garment construction and manufacturing processes
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with a meticulous attention to detail
Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with team members, factories, and vendors
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning and staying ahead of fashion trends
Preferred
Experience in young adult/juniors' fashion is highly 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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