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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