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Madewell

Assistant Womens Denim Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$57K - $71K/yr

Our Story At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we've been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality ...

Jcrew

Men's Denim Assistant Designer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$57K - $71K/yr

Our Story At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we've been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality ...

Madewell

Men's Denim Assistant Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$57K - $71K/yr

Our Story At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we've been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality ...

Jcrew

Assistant Womens Denim Designer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$57K - $71K/yr

Our Story At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we've been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality ...

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How much do denim design jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for denim design in the United States is $19.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Denim Designer typically collaborate with other teams during the product development process?

As a Denim Designer, collaboration with various teams is essential throughout the product development cycle. You'll regularly work with product developers to ensure your designs are feasible for manufacturing, and partner with sourcing teams to select appropriate fabrics and finishings. Close interaction with marketing and merchandising ensures your designs align with brand strategy and consumer trends, while feedback from sales teams can guide adjustments. This cross-functional teamwork helps bring innovative denim products to market efficiently and successfully.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Denim Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Denim Designer, you need strong skills in fashion design, textile knowledge, garment construction, and a relevant degree in fashion or textile design. Familiarity with CAD software, Adobe Creative Suite, and garment washing/finishing technologies is typically required. Creativity, trend awareness, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with teams and interpreting market demands. These competencies ensure innovative, market-appropriate denim products and successful collaboration throughout the design and production process.

What is denim design?

Denim design is a specialized area within fashion design focused on creating and developing denim garments, such as jeans, jackets, and skirts. It involves selecting fabrics, determining washes and finishes, and crafting the fit and style of denim clothing. Denim designers must keep up with trends, understand textile technology, and often collaborate with manufacturers to achieve desired looks. The role combines creativity, technical knowledge, and an understanding of consumer preferences in the denim market.

What is the difference between Denim Design vs Textile Designer?

AspectDenim DesignTextile Designer
Required CredentialsFashion or textile design degree, portfolioTextile design degree, portfolio
Work EnvironmentClothing brands, denim manufacturersFabric companies, fashion houses
Industry UsageFocuses on denim fabrics and stylesDesigns various fabrics and textiles

Denim Design specializes in creating styles and patterns specifically for denim fabrics, often working closely with clothing brands. Textile Designers have a broader scope, designing a variety of fabrics used across multiple industries. While both roles require a background in textile or fashion design, Denim Designers focus on denim's unique characteristics, whereas Textile Designers work with diverse textiles.

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Infographic showing various Denim Design job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 24% As Needed, 39% Full Time, 36% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,304 per year, or $19.4 per hour.
Assistant Designer, Wrangler Traditional Women's Denim

Assistant Designer, Wrangler Traditional Women's Denim

Kontoor Brands, Inc.

Greensboro, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Kontoor Brands rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 55 rated fashion and textile manufacturers

Job description

Who We Are:
Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world's most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders.
Job Posting:
Assistant Designer- Wrangler Traditional Women's Denim
Kontoor Brands is currently seeking an Assistant Designer for our Wrangler Traditional Women's Denim team. This position reports to the Senior Designer and is responsible for supporting all design activities related to Wrangler women's denim. This person will support cross-functional work streams to drive new, trend right and innovative product consistent with the merchandising brief while staying true to the Brand DNA. Learning and gaining the foundations to become a strong designer, to understand the design process/efficiencies, and fully supports the design team in the day-to-day functions.
The Assistant Designer will provide administrative support to the Wrangler denim team as it relates to tracking and processing lab dips with multi-functional partners and global teams. This role will also assist with administrative tasks for fit sessions and prototype reviews for our Modern design team.
Responsibilities:
  • Assist Design team in the development and design of seasonal product lines and special projects. This includes designing and developing product lines to include fabric, trims, artwork, and overall style details.
  • Enter and track all virtual and physical prototypes.
  • Support team to build Design presentations and decks and create and maintain Design cadsheets.
  • Develop and maintain Design Development Tracker.
  • Responsible for working with Designer to approve washes, trims, color labdips, strike-offs, and handlooms.
  • Work with Designer to build out cadsheets for the line assortment.
  • Work with Designer build out wash briefs and request for new wet and dry processes.
  • Responsible for taking notes in proto and fit reviews and any other key milestone meetings.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in apparel design, art, graphics or equivalent combination of experience preferred.
  • 1 year professional experience and/or training in apparel design.
  • Important to have illustration skills - hand sketch and Illustrator capabilities, and good color sense.
  • Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop knowledge/experience required.
  • Familiar with V-Stitcher/3D design - preferred but not required.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs - as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to think creatively, focus on the details, and a commitment to high quality of work.
  • Highly organized and can communicate appropriately.
  • Strong multi-tasking capabilities - be able to be flexible and agile with time and responsibilities.
  • Have a positive attitude and outlook and be a team player.

Leadership Competencies Expected for this Role
Foundational Leader
Global Agility - Be open and adapt quickly when things change
Purposeful Integrity - Do the right thing, even when no one is watching
Strategic Foresight - Think ahead and plan for what's coming
Customer Centric Innovation - Find better ways to serve our customers
Urgency for Impact - Act fast and get results that matter
Bold Accountability - Take ownership of your work and results
Empowered Collaboration - Work well with others to get things done
Why Kontoor Brands?
At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.
When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family's needs - now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.
We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.

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