Associate, Designer - Joe's Jeans (Womens)

Centric Brands•Los Angeles, CA

15d•$68,640 - $73,500

About The Position

As an Associate Denim Designer at Joe’s Jeans, you will play a key supporting role in the seasonal design and development process. Working under the direction of the Senior Designer, you’ll help bring denim styles to life—from concept to final product—through trend research, sketching, sample development, and collaboration across cross-functional teams. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to grow their technical and creative skills within a fast-paced, denim-focused environment. Strategy & Innovation Research and identify brand-right seasonal trends and concepts Conduct competitive market analysis and assist in concept deck creation Source fabrics and trims and support in the development of CADs and presentations Support execution of seasonal category design within the context of the overall assortment and cost strategy Product Design & Development Create flat sketches using Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Fresco for denim garments including jeans, jackets, skirts, and shorts Help prepare tech packs, update spec sheets, and maintain accurate product records in PLM or shared drives Support fabric and trim selection, wash development, and sample tracking Attend fittings and assist with fit notes Operations & Execution Maintain design libraries, sample archives, and organizational tools Track development milestones to ensure on-time sample delivery Collaborate with cross-functional partners in technical design, production, and merchandising Relationships & Communication Communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors Support follow-up on sample status, fabric approvals, and wash standard hand offs Work closely with the Senior Designer to ensure design execution aligns with brand and business goals Team Contribution Bring a collaborative, solutions-oriented attitude to the team Take initiative to learn and manage up when appropriate Stay organized, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field
1–3 years of experience in apparel design; denim experience preferred.
Strong sketching ability and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (Mac environment)
Knowledge of garment construction, wash processes, and fabric behavior (especially denim)
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Familiarity with PLM systems and tech packs is a plus

Responsibilities

Research and identify brand-right seasonal trends and concepts
Conduct competitive market analysis and assist in concept deck creation
Source fabrics and trims and support in the development of CADs and presentations
Support execution of seasonal category design within the context of the overall assortment and cost strategy
Create flat sketches using Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Fresco for denim garments including jeans, jackets, skirts, and shorts
Help prepare tech packs, update spec sheets, and maintain accurate product records in PLM or shared drives
Support fabric and trim selection, wash development, and sample tracking
Attend fittings and assist with fit notes
Maintain design libraries, sample archives, and organizational tools
Track development milestones to ensure on-time sample delivery
Collaborate with cross-functional partners in technical design, production, and merchandising
Communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors
Support follow-up on sample status, fabric approvals, and wash standard hand offs
Work closely with the Senior Designer to ensure design execution aligns with brand and business goals
Bring a collaborative, solutions-oriented attitude to the team
Take initiative to learn and manage up when appropriate
Stay organized, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment