Assistant Designer – Sleepwear Apparel

Responsibilities

• Support the SR/Designer in the development of seasonal sleepwear collections from concept through production.
• Assist in researching and identifying fashion trends, color direction, fabrics, prints, graphics, and competitive market opportunities.
• Create and update CADs, colorways, presentation boards, and design sketches under the direction of the Designer.
• Absorb and maintain tech packs and design specifications.
• Organize and maintain seasonal design files, sample libraries, trim archives, and development materials.
• Track and manage sample shipments, approvals, and development milestones to support seasonal calendars.
• Prepare materials for internal meetings, customer presentations, and line reviews.
• Absorb and organize fabric, trim, print, and color development, including submitting and approving submissions.
• Support fittings by taking notes, updating fit comments, and communicating revisions to cross-functional partners.
• Review incoming samples for accuracy and help maintain sample organization within the design department.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Technical Design, Production, and Sourcing teams to ensure timely execution of seasonal deliverables.
• Conduct competitive shopping and market research to identify emerging trends and product opportunities.
• Provide administrative and organizational support to the SR/Designer and Design team as needed.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment while demonstrating a willingness to learn and grow within the organization.

Requirements

• Along with your resume, please submit your portfolio and/or website to highlight your work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• 0–2 years of apparel design experience, including internships or relevant industry experience.
• Previous experience in sleepwear, loungewear, intimate apparel, or adjacent categories is a plus.
• Basic understanding of garment construction, fabrication, fit, and product development processes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required; Photoshop proficiency preferred.
• Experience working with PLM systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Pasion for fashion, trends, and product development.
• Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and grow within a design organization.

Qualifications

• Onsite Work Schedule: 5 days a week in the office
• New York Pay Rate: $52,000.00 - $62,000.00

Benefits

• We strive to hire and nurture amazing talent.
• Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.

Skills

• Adobe Illustrator
• Photoshop (preferred)
• PLM Systems (preferred)

Benefits

• Golden Touch is a family owned and operated wholesale apparel manufacturer with a mission to deliver trend focused products for nearly 50 years.
• We produce private label brands for large mass market retailers across the globe specializing in children’s, junior, missy and women’s apparel.

Company Overview

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled.