Denim Designer
About The Position
Stefanini Group is hiring a Denim Designer in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role requiring 4 days in the office and 1 day remote. The Denim Designer will support the Denim Design Lead in seasonal development, wash management, PLM execution, and cross-functional product development from concept through proto. The role involves updating Centric PLM, organizing and documenting wash samples, maintaining digital boards, tracking proto samples, and ensuring accurate documentation and communication throughout the development process. The designer will also participate in various review meetings, prepare design boards, and present to teams.
Requirements
- 4+ years in Apparel Design related experience, denim experience a must.
- Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Fashion Design
- Strong understanding of denim construction, garment washes, and wash development.
- Hands-on experience with Centric PLM (required).
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Miro.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and vendors.
Nice To Haves
- 3D experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Update sketches, BOMs, and product information in Centric PLM.
- Organize and prepare wash samples for review, including documenting wash comments and supporting wash development.
- Assist in maintaining and updating Miro boards, Visulon boards, and digital assortment boards.
- Organize and track proto samples throughout the development process.
- Support seasonal design development by ensuring accurate documentation, sample tracking, and cross-functional communication.
- Maintain organized product, wash, and sample libraries to support design reviews and key milestones.
- Participate in proto reviews, fit sessions, wash reviews, and milestone meetings, documenting feedback and managing revisions.
- Participates in development and post-proto meetings to ensure feedback is clearly documented, communicated, and actioned across teams.
- Ensures alignment on key calendar milestones and proactively resolves potential delays.
- Prepares and presents compelling design boards and product reviews to design lead and cross-functional teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
