Associate Designer – Juniors

GOLDEN TOUCH IMPORTS INC.•New York, NY

just now•$55,000 - $68,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Designer, Juniors will work closely with the Design Director to develop a trend-forward, young adult ready-to-wear collection with a strong focus on knit and woven dresses, sets, and bottoms. This role is responsible for delivering fast, accurate, and commercially viable designs for a high-volume mass-market customer, including Walmart. The ideal candidate balances creativity with strong organizational and technical skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings a deep understanding of juniors’ fashion, production realities, and speed-to-market demands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field
4+ years of full-time professional experience in apparel design, preferably within juniors’ and/or knit and woven categories
Strong understanding of garment construction and apparel manufacturing processes
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams, factories, and vendors
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Curiosity, enthusiasm, and a passion for staying ahead of fashion trends
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; experience with PLM systems strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Design trend-right juniors’ ready-to-wear apparel, producing fast, accurate sketches using Adobe Illustrator
Develop designs across knit and woven categories, with an emphasis on dresses, sets, and bottoms
Manage daily design responsibilities and timelines to ensure all critical milestones and deadlines are met
Conduct in-depth trend, market, and competitive research; present brand-right concepts aligned with customer expectations and vendor capabilities
Create, update, and maintain detailed technical packs in PLM, clearly communicating design intent and specifications
Partner closely with the Design Director to support clear communication with overseas vendors and respond to customer feedback in a timely manner
Collaborate with the Graphic Design team to align on print, pattern, and graphic direction
Review samples, troubleshoot issues, and resolve design challenges while maintaining design integrity, cost targets, and production timelines
Maintain organized documentation, notes, and project tracking in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Stay current on market trends through regular trend shopping, competitive analysis, and market research