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ALICE + OLIVIA

Denim Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$100K - $115K/yr

POSITION SUMMARY ALICE + OLIVIA is seeking a Denim Designer to support the seasonal development of denim apparel across multiple categories, including pants, skirts, dresses, one-pieces, tops, and ...

ALICE + OLIVIA

Denim Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

POSITION SUMMARY ALICE + OLIVIA is seeking a Denim Designer to support the seasonal development of denim apparel across multiple categories, including pants, skirts, dresses, one-pieces, tops, and ...

Stefanini Group

Denim Designer

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

Hybrid: 205 W 39th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018 * 4 days in office, Mondays or Fridays will be remote / work from home Responsibilities The Denim Designer with strong expertise in denim ...

Stefanini Group

Denim Designer

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

Hybrid: 205 W 39th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018 * 4 days in office, Mondays or Fridays will be remote / work from home Responsibilities The Denim Designer with strong expertise in denim ...

Stefanini Group

Denim Designer

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

Hybrid: 205 W 39th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018 * 4 days in office, Mondays or Fridays will be remote / work from home Responsibilities The Denim Designer with strong expertise in denim ...

Stefanini

Denim Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Work LocationHybrid: 205 W 39th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 100184 days in office, Mondays or Fridays will be remote / work from home Responsibilities The Denim Designer with strong expertise in ...

Li & Fung Limited

Denim Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and detail-oriented Denim Designer to join our growing team. This role will work directly alongside the Director to support the design, development, and ...

Stefanini Group

Denim Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$43 - $49/hr

Hybrid: 205 W 39th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018 * 4 days in office, Mondays or Fridays will be remote / work from home Responsibilities The Denim Designer with strong expertise in denim ...

Solomon Page

Freelance Denim Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$43 - $49/hr

We're seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Freelance Denim Designer for a global corporate fashion retailer in NYC. This individual will design and execute through all phases of seasonal ...

The Workshop LA

Apparel Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Our client, a women's denim brand that sells exclusively to specialty stores is seeking a full-time, in-house denim designer. In the position you would be responsible for supporting the design ...

FAM Brands

Designer - Denim

Beverly Hills, CA

You'll design men's and women's denim tops and bottoms from concept through execution, translate trend into commercially smart product, and be a real thought partner to our Senior Designer and Design ...

FAM Brands

Designer - Denim

Beverly Hills, CA

$80K - $90K/yr

Interpret seasonal direction and creative briefs from senior designers and leadership, translating them into a cohesive denim assortment. * Create CAD sketches, construction details, and print ...

FAM Brands

Designer - Denim

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Interpret seasonal direction and creative briefs from senior designers and leadership, translating them into a cohesive denim assortment. * Create CAD sketches, construction details, and print ...

Gap, Inc.

Senior Designer, Men's Denim

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $128K/yr

In this role, you'll help shape and bring to life our Men's Denim assortment, designing product that's trend-right, versatile, and built to last. You'll partner closely with leadership to execute the ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for denim designer in the United States is $23.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Denim Designer is a fashion industry professional who specializes in creating denim garments, such as jeans, jackets, and skirts. They are responsible for designing washes, fits, fabrics, and detailing to align with current trends and brand aesthetics. Their role often involves researching market trends, creating technical sketches, collaborating with manufacturers, and overseeing sample development. Denim Designers also work with fabric mills to develop unique washes and textures that enhance the final product.

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A successful Denim Designer typically holds a degree in fashion design or a related field, with strong skills in textile development, garment construction, and trend analysis. Technical proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD systems is crucial, as well as familiarity with denim washing and finishing processes. Creativity, attention to detail, effective communication, and teamwork are standout soft skills for this role. These qualifications enable designers to create marketable, innovative denim products while collaborating efficiently with production, marketing, and sales teams.

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Denim Designers often encounter challenges balancing the creative vision with the technical limitations of fabric and production, such as achieving desired washes, fits, and sustainability standards. Staying ahead of fast-changing fashion trends while ensuring products are both commercially viable and manufacturable can be demanding. Additionally, collaborating closely with suppliers, production teams, and merchandisers requires strong communication and adaptability. However, overcoming these challenges offers rewarding opportunities to innovate within a highly competitive segment of the fashion industry.

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Denim Designer

Manhattan, NY • On-site, Remote

ALICE + OLIVIA
Apparel and Accessories Stores • 201 - 500 employees
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$100K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
ALICE + OLIVIA is seeking a Denim Designer to support the seasonal development of denim apparel across multiple categories, including pants, skirts, dresses, one-pieces, tops, and related styles. This role is responsible for translating seasonal direction, trend research, fabric and wash concepts, and technical design details into compelling denim product that is aligned with brand vision, customer needs, and development timelines.
The ideal candidate is a creative and technically-minded denim designer with strong trend awareness, excellent follow-through, and the ability to manage design details from concept through development. They should be collaborative, proactive, and confident communicating with internal teams and factory partners to ensure accurate execution of seasonal denim product.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Design seasonal denim styles across all relevant denim categories, including bottoms, dresses, one-pieces, tops, and novelty denim concepts.
  • Research, identify, and present emerging denim trends, wash concepts, construction details, trims, embellishments, and innovative techniques.
  • Create clear design presentations, sketches, artwork, and technical visual materials using Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
  • Develop and communicate denim wash, construction, technique, trim, and embellishment comments for each delivery.
  • Manage follow-through across the full development process, from initial design requests and fabric selection through design sign-off, tech packs, pattern development, factory comments, and final execution.
  • Partner closely with pattern makers and technical designers to support new development styles and ensure design intent is accurately translated into samples.
  • Collaborate with product development teams to communicate with factories, answer questions, review comments, and resolve issues related to wash, construction, factory pattern, trims, and embellishments.
  • Maintain attention to detail throughout the development cycle to ensure denim product meets design, fit, construction, wash, and quality expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Strong understanding of denim design, seasonal product development, wash techniques, garment construction, trims, and embellishments.
  • Proficiency in Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
  • Ability to create clear sketches, design presentations, tech pack information, and factory-facing comments.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with design, product development, technical design, patternmaking, and factory partners.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to give clear, actionable feedback throughout the development process.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple seasonal deliveries and deadlines.

$100,000 - $115,000 base salary (This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this NYC-based position. The base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience and qualifications for the role, experience level, skill set, and balancing internal equity relative to other AO employees.)
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, the job responsibilities may change at any time as necessitated by business demands.

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