Denim Designer

Li & Fung•New York, NY

7d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and detail-oriented Designer to join our growing team. This role will work directly alongside the Director to support the design, development, and execution of apparel collections across multiple brands and retail channels. The ideal candidate must have prior design experience, a sensible understanding of fabrications across all categories, fits, and market trends, and be able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. These casual collections although are all categories of apparel, will be grounded in denim so an understanding of denim is required. This individual should be highly organized, capable of working independently, and confident managing daily responsibilities and communication when the Director is traveling for customer presentations and development meetings.

Requirements

5–7+ years of apparel product development experience including denim
Strong understanding of washes, fits, fabrications, and garment construction
Experience in creating tech packs and working directly with overseas factories
Proficient in AI platforms, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office
Strong eye for trend, styling, details and elevated product execution
Excellent organizational, communication, and follow-up skills
Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment
Self-starter with a positive attitude and strong sense of ownership

Nice To Haves

Presentation deck and trend board creation experience
Understanding of elevated and fashion-forward denim & non denim markets
Experience reviewing wash developments and laundry submissions

Responsibilities

Support the Director in the creation and execution of seasonal apparel collections
Research and identify emerging trends, fashion, wash, and market trends
Build compelling trend, concept, and customer presentation decks
Assist in any wash development, garment curations, and seasonal assortments for various brands and customers
Create and maintain technical packages (tech packs) with accurate garment details and construction information
Partner closely with overseas factories and vendors on daily communication regarding development, submits, approvals, timelines, and execution
Review samples and provide comments related to wash, fit, construction, handfeel, and overall aesthetic
Organize and track development calendars, sample flow, and presentation needs
Help ensure product execution aligns with customer expectations, trend direction, and brand positioning
Maintain strong attention to detail while managing multiple projects simultaneously
Independently oversee and support daily denim department responsibilities when needed