Sr. Denim Designer

Position Overview We’re looking for a hands‑on, elevated Senior Denim Designer to lead the creative development of our women’s denim line. This is a high‑impact role that blends creativity, technical expertise, and leadership. You’ll work closely with the Design Director and cross‑functional partners to concept, design, and deliver premium denim collections that feel modern, trend‑relevant, and uniquely ours. What You’ll Do Collaborate with the Creative and Design Directors to set the seasonal tone, trend direction, and product vision for the denim category Present collection concepts through trend analysis, mood boards, wash and fabric recommendations, and key item stories Research global runway, street, and market trends to ensure alignment with brand vision and customer needs Lead fabric development in partnership with domestic and international denim mills; stay ahead of fabric and wash innovation Oversee wash development with overseas vendors and internal wash tech teams—providing direction and comments throughout Own design from sketch to final fit, ensuring silhouette, fabric, wash, trim, and construction align with brand DNA Guide fittings, problem‑solve production and technical issues, and maintain consistency across styles Collaborate with the RTW design team to maintain a cohesive visual story across all categories Partner closely with product development, merchandising, tech, and production to ensure calendar milestones are hit Ensure product is designed to hit margin targets; understand pricing structures and costing impact Provide leadership and creative direction to junior design team members as needed Maintain awareness of competitive landscape and customer behavior to keep the collection relevant and aspirational Manage seasonal development and sample budgets with accountability and accuracy Identify areas of process improvement and proactively implement efficiencies in the design workflow Who You Are 8-10+ years of experience designing women’s premium and contemporary denim. Elevated aesthetic and ability to interpret trend through a contemporary, commercially successful lens Strong knowledge of denim fabrications, wash development, fit execution, and trim sourcing Experience partnering directly with overseas vendors and denim mills Proven success leading the design process from concept through production Ability to maintain both creative direction and calendar accountability Entrepreneurial mindset and a calm, solutions‑oriented approach to problem solving Strong collaboration skills across design, PD, merchandising, and production teams Excellent communication and presentation skills Prior team management experience a plus Travel as needed for fabric sourcing, vendor visits, and trend inspiration trips #J-18808-Ljbffr