Golden Touch Group, Inc.
Assistant Designer - Girls Apparel
Golden Touch Group, Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Our Assistant Designer will report to the Lead Designer and support the Girls design team across various categories, including swimwear, outerwear, sets and separates. They'll support the designers throughout the development cycle, from concept to production, and effectively communicating with factories and team members on design details. The position also involves managing sample logistics, including ordering, organizing, and photographing samples, as well as creating presentation boards and line sheets. Additionally, the role requires oversight of the color library and facilitating the CAD/Print workflow between design and CAD teams. Other duties include handling showroom responsibilities and preparing for meetings.
Responsibilities
Support the Designers throughout the development cycle, from concept to production Work with sweaters, activewear, cut and sew, and wovens Communicate and follow up with factories and team members Support Designers with inspiration and trend research Run out to local shops for trims and fabric as needed, pickup and drop off from local sample rooms Sample management- Order, track, organize, steam, tag, distribute, send, receive, return, and photograph all the samples we have coming in Create seasonal and capsule line sheets Help coordinate with our CAD designer and request CADs as needed Create CAD boards of all ATS styles for our sales team Assign style numbers in PLM for our sales team when requested Create new requests from our fabric team and continue to follow up with them. Launching yardage, asking about sample yardage availability, etc Set up new PowerPoints for the team to use for research, development, and presentations Assist with any meeting prep Send styles to our costing team via PLM and create costing line sheets Routinely check online for new images of our products on buyer's websites to save down for future use and reference Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook, TEAMS) Knowledge of the full life cycle of a garment Maintain sample closet and showroom samples Knowledge of PLM is a plus Requirements
1+ years of experience at the Assistant level in the apparel industry in either showroom or sample management capacity. Bachelor's degree in apparel design preferred. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook, TEAMS) Strong foundation in Adobe Suite (mainly illustrator and acrobat, a bit of photoshop) Knowledge of the full life cycle of a garment Knowledge of PLM is a plus Fabric knowledge in both knits and wovens is preferred Solid communication and interpersonal skills Proactive team player
Application Requirements
Please submit your technical black and white sketches via the documents tab when applying
Hybrid Work Schedule
3 days a week in the office, 2 days' work from home
New York Pay Rate $45,000.00 - $53,000.00
We strive to hire and nurture amazing talent. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.
Company Overview
Golden Touch is a family owned and operated wholesale apparel manufacturer with a mission to deliver trend focused products for nearly 50 years. We produce private label brands for large mass market retailers across the globe specializing in children's, junior, missy and women's apparel.
Diversity Vision Statement
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination based on their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.
Full-time
Description
Our Assistant Designer will report to the Lead Designer and support the Girls design team across various categories, including swimwear, outerwear, sets and separates. They'll support the designers throughout the development cycle, from concept to production, and effectively communicating with factories and team members on design details. The position also involves managing sample logistics, including ordering, organizing, and photographing samples, as well as creating presentation boards and line sheets. Additionally, the role requires oversight of the color library and facilitating the CAD/Print workflow between design and CAD teams. Other duties include handling showroom responsibilities and preparing for meetings.
Responsibilities
Support the Designers throughout the development cycle, from concept to production Work with sweaters, activewear, cut and sew, and wovens Communicate and follow up with factories and team members Support Designers with inspiration and trend research Run out to local shops for trims and fabric as needed, pickup and drop off from local sample rooms Sample management- Order, track, organize, steam, tag, distribute, send, receive, return, and photograph all the samples we have coming in Create seasonal and capsule line sheets Help coordinate with our CAD designer and request CADs as needed Create CAD boards of all ATS styles for our sales team Assign style numbers in PLM for our sales team when requested Create new requests from our fabric team and continue to follow up with them. Launching yardage, asking about sample yardage availability, etc Set up new PowerPoints for the team to use for research, development, and presentations Assist with any meeting prep Send styles to our costing team via PLM and create costing line sheets Routinely check online for new images of our products on buyer's websites to save down for future use and reference Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook, TEAMS) Knowledge of the full life cycle of a garment Maintain sample closet and showroom samples Knowledge of PLM is a plus Requirements
1+ years of experience at the Assistant level in the apparel industry in either showroom or sample management capacity. Bachelor's degree in apparel design preferred. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook, TEAMS) Strong foundation in Adobe Suite (mainly illustrator and acrobat, a bit of photoshop) Knowledge of the full life cycle of a garment Knowledge of PLM is a plus Fabric knowledge in both knits and wovens is preferred Solid communication and interpersonal skills Proactive team player
Application Requirements
Please submit your technical black and white sketches via the documents tab when applying
Hybrid Work Schedule
3 days a week in the office, 2 days' work from home
New York Pay Rate $45,000.00 - $53,000.00
We strive to hire and nurture amazing talent. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.
Company Overview
Golden Touch is a family owned and operated wholesale apparel manufacturer with a mission to deliver trend focused products for nearly 50 years. We produce private label brands for large mass market retailers across the globe specializing in children's, junior, missy and women's apparel.
Diversity Vision Statement
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination based on their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.