Denim Designer

Job Title: Denim Designer

Role Overview

We are seeking a Denim Designer to support the seasonal development of denim apparel across multiple categories, including pants, skirts, dresses, one-pieces, tops, and related styles. This role is responsible for translating seasonal direction, trend research, fabric and wash concepts, and technical design details into compelling denim product that is aligned with brand vision, customer needs, and development timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design seasonal denim styles across all relevant denim categories, including bottoms, dresses, one-pieces, tops, and novelty denim concepts.
• Research, identify, and present emerging denim trends, wash concepts, construction details, trims, embellishments, and innovative techniques.
• Create clear design presentations, sketches, artwork, and technical visual materials using Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Develop and communicate denim wash, construction, technique, trim, and embellishment comments for each delivery.
• Manage follow-through across the full development process, from initial design requests and fabric selection through design sign-off, tech packs, pattern development, factory comments, and final execution.
• Partner closely with pattern makers and technical designers to support new development styles and ensure design intent is accurately translated into samples.
• Collaborate with product development teams to communicate with factories, answer questions, review comments, and resolve issues related to wash, construction, factory pattern, trims, and embellishments.
• Maintain attention to detail throughout the development cycle to ensure denim product meets design, fit, construction, wash, and quality expectations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong understanding of denim design, seasonal product development, wash techniques, garment construction, trims, and embellishments.
• Proficiency in Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Ability to create clear sketches, design presentations, tech pack information, and factory-facing comments.
• Experience working cross-functionally with design, product development, technical design, patternmaking, and factory partners.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to give clear, actionable feedback throughout the development process.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple seasonal deliveries and deadlines.

Salary $110,000-$120,000