Designer – Junior's Apparel

GOLDEN TOUCH IMPORTS INC.•New York, NY

just now•$65,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Junior’s Designer 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 blends creativity with strong organizational and technical skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a deep understanding of juniors’ fashion and production.

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 woven/knit categories
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
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and preferring someone with PLM systems experience

Responsibilities

Design trend-right junior’s ready-to-wear apparel, producing fast and 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 deadlines are met
Conduct in-depth trend, market, and competitive research; present brand-right concepts aligned with customer expectations and vendor capabilities
Create and maintain detailed technical packs in PLM to clearly communicate design intent and specifications
Partner closely with the Design Director to ensure accurate communication with overseas vendors and address customer feedback in a timely manner
Collaborate with the Graphic Design team to align on print, pattern, and graphic direction
Review, troubleshoot, and resolve sample issues while maintaining design integrity, cost targets, and production timelines
Maintain organized documentation, notes, and project tracking in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Stay current on market trends through regular trend shopping and competitive analysis