Associate Apparel Designer – Juniors (Knit Dresses, Jumpsuits + Rompers)
Summary
Designs on-trend juniors' knit and woven dresses, jumpsuits, and rompers for in-house and private label lines at apparel company Golden Touch. Day to day includes building tech packs and flat sketches in Adobe Illustrator, approving fabrics and trims, coordinating samples with overseas offices, and tracking trends with merchandising and design leadership.
The Associate Designer, Dresses, will design on-trend dresses, jumpsuits, and rompers across knits and wovens while managing line plans for in-house and private label accounts. The role involves creating tech packs, approving fabric and trims, coordinating with overseas offices, and staying attuned to market trends to inspire fresh, commercially viable designs. Collaborating closely with merchandisers, design directors, and fabric teams, the designer ensures collections align with brand strategies, timelines, and cost efficiencies.
Responsibilities:
Design & Product Development
- Design dresses, jumpsuits, and rompers across various price points in both knits and wovens
- Maintain line plans for in-house and private label accounts
- Develop and execute tech packs and flat sketches using Adobe Illustrator
- Approve fabric quality, trims, and colors while providing clear feedback for revisions
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality samples by coordinating with overseas offices
- Stay updated on industry trends and competitive landscapes, leveraging insights for design inspiration
- Conduct market research and shop for inspiration to identify new product opportunities
- Adhere to time-and-action calendars to meet production timelines
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work with Merchandisers and the Design Director to ensure assortments align with brand concepts and SKU plans
- Partner with the fabric team to source trending materials and trims, balancing cost efficiency and design quality