Designer, Denim & Unisex

Position Title: Denim and unisex designer Reporting to Title: Senior Design Director, Denim + Cut & Sew Summary: The denim and unisex designer will be responsible for researching, sketching, and developing denim and unisex designs with a focus on street sport, alongside the Senior Design Director. This role is proactive, highly organized, and a strong communicator across teams. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Spearhead research and development of all seasonal denim and unisex design and wash concepts. Responsible for bringing new design and wash ideas to the table each season. Ownership of sketches and callouts, making sure all teams have up-to-date sketches and all design boards are updated. Create and maintain tech packs, and sketch the full seasonal line, including flats, line sheets and line plans. Upload information and sketches to RLM system and update as needed. Participate in denim fittings and partner with technical design to pass off accurate and timely information to factories at development and bulk production stages. Give clear, actionable fit and wash comments on every sample round to keep development on calendar. Partner with PD to drive innovation and sustainability initiatives in denim, through raw materials, washes, artwork and finishing techniques. Develop trims, hardware, embroidery, and artwork with Graphics team and Trim team. Seek innovation through vintage research, market research, trade shows and online research. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V In compliance with the New York City salary transparency requirements, the potential salary for this position is from $105,000 to $115,000, which represents a range commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills required. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field. Minimum 3-5 years of denim or streetwear experience. Must have worked in the denim or streetwear apparel category. Strong understanding of denim and non-denim garment construction, textiles, and wash and finishing methods, including troubleshooting with factories. Experience designing denim and unisex product, with a strong point of view on street sport culture, trends and silhouettes. Proven ability to build detailed tech packs and sketch a full line. Highly organized, motivated and detail oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communicator who works effectively across PD, Technical Design, Sourcing, Graphics, and Atelier. Proactive self-starter who anticipates needs and moves work forward without prompting. Strong, innate sense for trend and color direction. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat). Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: Clothing allowance & discounted merchandise Healthcare (medical/dental/vision) coverage Flexible spending account (FSA) & Commuter benefits 401(k) savings plan with employer match Summer Fridays