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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or related field.
• 6+ years of denim design experience within the apparel industry, preferably in contemporary, lifestyle, specialty retail, or youth-focused brands.
• Extensive knowledge of denim fabrics, construction techniques, garment washes, finishes, fits, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of current fashion trends, consumer behavior, and the global denim market.
• Exceptional sketching, illustration, and presentation skills with the ability to create detailed technical flats.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Microsoft Office, and PLM systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional partnerships throughout the product creation lifecycle.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior design talent.
• Knowledge of AI-driven design and visualization tools, including platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Vizcom, or similar technologies, to support ideation, concept development, and product visualization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of seasonal denim collections across assigned categories, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetic, customer needs, and business goals.
• Establish and communicate seasonal design concepts, storytelling, color direction, wash strategies, and fabric platforms.
• Research and interpret global denim trends, vintage inspiration, cultural influences, runway collections, social media, and market developments to inform product direction.
• Translate trend insights into innovative, commercially viable denim products through sketches, wash developments, fabric selections, and design detailing.
• Drive innovation in silhouette, fabrication, fit, finishing techniques, and sustainability initiatives where appropriate.
• Develop detailed design specifications and technical packages that accurately communicate design intent, construction requirements, trims, washes, and finishing details.
• Oversee all stages of wash development, including concept approvals, strike-offs, lab dips, sample reviews, and bulk approvals.
• Lead fit reviews and provide direction on proportions, construction, and garment refinements to achieve optimal fit and product performance.
• Review and approve prototypes, fit samples, sales samples, and production samples to ensure consistency, quality, and brand standards.
• Partner with Technical Design and Product Development teams to balance design vision with functionality, quality, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate closely with Merchandising to develop balanced assortments that support category strategies, customer demand, sales goals, and margin objectives.
• Work alongside Sourcing and Production teams to identify fabric, wash, and trim opportunities that deliver innovation and value.
• Maintain open communication with vendors and factory partners to ensure accurate execution of design specifications and quality standards.
• Support seasonal line reviews, presentations, and key milestone meetings with clear design rationale and product recommendations.
• Conduct ongoing competitive shopping and market research across retail channels, digital platforms, and social media to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
• Analyze sales performance, customer insights, and market data to inform future assortment strategies and product innovation.
• Monitor industry advancements in denim technologies, sustainable materials, wash techniques, and manufacturing processes.
• Mentor and develop junior design team members, providing guidance on creative development, technical skills, and professional growth.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and solution-oriented team environment.
• Promote excellence in design execution, organization, and process management across the team.
• Manage seasonal calendars and ensure all design deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Maintain organized records of seasonal developments, inspiration materials, wash libraries, fabric archives, and design documentation.
• Support continuous improvement of design processes, tools, and workflows.