Temporary Associate Designer, Kid's Apparel (4-20) (6 months)
Golden Touch is a family-owned wholesale apparel manufacturer specializing in children's apparel. The Associate Designer will support the design and development of children's clothing, collaborating with senior designers and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and brand-compliant product delivery.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and development of seasonal collections in sizes 4–20, ensuring alignment with brand direction and account needs
- Create flat sketches, colorways, and detailed technical packages under the guidance of senior design leadership
- Support the development of compelling assortments based on style plans, market research, and trend direction
- Communicate daily with vendors to track samples, review execution, and ensure timely deliveries
- Review samples and provide clear feedback regarding fit, construction, and quality in partnership with senior designers and Technical Design
- Conduct trend, color, and competitive research to help inform seasonal concepts
- Assist in preparing seasonal concept boards, fabric direction, and key silhouette presentations
- Ensure all account-specific requirements are maintained throughout the design process
- Partner with Merchandising and Sales to ensure design updates support SKU plans and client needs
- Work closely with Technical Design to support fit comments and overall product accuracy
- Communicate product updates and design changes to Production Coordinators and overseas partners
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure assortments are on-brand and commercially sound
- Maintain organized sample racks, fabric/trim libraries, and digital design files
- Support the creation and upkeep of tech pack archives and seasonal documentation
- Contribute to a collaborative, detail-oriented, and fast-paced team environment
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field
- 1–3 years of design and/or product development experience, ideally within children's apparel
- Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and embellishments
- Solid trend awareness with the ability to interpret inspiration into brand-right design ideas
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
- Ability to create clear flats, tech packs, and construction notes
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Collaborative mindset with eagerness to learn and support senior team members
- Photoshop experience preferred
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