Senior Designer – Juniors' Apparel

GOLDEN TOUCH IMPORTS INC. • New York, NY

2d • $90,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented Senior Apparel Designer to join our team and work closely with the Design Director in creating a trend-forward, juniors' ready-to-wear line with a focus on knit and woven tops, sets and bottoms. This role requires a blend of creativity, organization, and technical expertise to bring fresh, brand-right designs to market. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates superior project management skills, and is passionate about young adult fashion.

Requirements

• 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
• Experience in young adult/juniors' fashion is highly preferred
• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level