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Denim Designer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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 ...

AMO Denim

Assistant Technical Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$40K - $47K/yr

AMO Denim is a Los Angeles-based premium women's denim brand founded in 2014. Known for intentional design, refined fit, and an easy feminine aesthetic, AMO creates denim designed to be worn, loved ...

AMO Denim

Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Company Description AMO Denim is a Los Angeles-based premium women's denim brand, founded in 2014 ... Designer with the information needed to execute each style. ● Update and maintain BOMs, sewing ...

Reformation

Denim Design Assistant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

What You'll Do: * Assist designers with denim concept development, trend research, and seasonal inspiration gathering * Build and maintain mood boards, color stories, and presentation decks for ...

Reformation

Denim Design Assistant

Los Angeles, CA

$25 - $30/hr

What You'll Do: * Assist designers with denim concept development, trend research, and seasonal inspiration gathering * Build and maintain mood boards, color stories, and presentation decks for ...

Reformation

Denim Design Assistant

Vernon, CA

$25 - $30/hr

What You'll Do: * Assist designers with denim concept development, trend research, and seasonal inspiration gathering * Build and maintain mood boards, color stories, and presentation decks for ...

REVOLVE

Sr. Associate Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

The Senior Associate Designer for the Denim segment will utilize their acumen for fashion to create and interpret concepts to generate a final product. This is a permanent full time role for a ...

Just Panmaco Inc

DENIM PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE

Vernon, CA · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

DENIM PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE Responsibilities * Communications for fabric vendors, production ... Take the lead on quality control to ensure all garments are finished up to designer level standards.

Just Panmaco Inc

DENIM PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE

Vernon, CA · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

DENIM PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE Responsibilities * Communications for fabric vendors, production ... Take the lead on quality control to ensure all garments are finished up to designer level standards.

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for denim designer in California is $23.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $23.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a denim designer?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a denim designer?

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.

What are some common challenges a denim designer faces in this role?

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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SENIOR DENIM DESIGNER - LA [Bilingual in Korean]

SBT Global, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

$40 - $50/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Company Description

SENIOR DENIM DESIGNER

Women's Junior & Young Contemporary Denim
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 5+ Years Preferred

Salary Rate: $40-$50/hr DOE

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Denim Designer to lead the design and development of denim collections for the junior and young contemporary market.

This is an excellent opportunity for a designer who combines strong denim expertise, trend awareness, commercial instinct, and hands-on product development experience.

Job Description

  • Design and develop trend-right, commercially relevant denim collections from initial concept through production.

  • Research and interpret seasonal trends across the U.S. junior and young contemporary market, including silhouettes, washes, fabrications, trims, details, and emerging consumer trends.

  • Translate runway trends, street style, social media, competitive market research, and retailer trends into commercially successful denim products.

  • Develop key denim categories, including jeans, shorts, skirts, jackets, and other denim-driven fashion items.

  • Create detailed CADs, technical sketches, and tech packs, including construction details, specifications, wash references, trims, and design callouts.

  • Work closely with wash houses, mills, production teams, technical design, merchandising teams, and overseas vendors throughout the development process.

  • Review development, fit, wash, and pre-production samples and provide clear design direction and comments.

  • Maintain strong awareness of competitive brands, retailers, pricing, and evolving denim trends.

  • Manage multiple styles and seasonal developments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

  • Partner with design and merchandising teams to identify new product opportunities and support business growth.

Qualifications

Must bilingual in Korean

  • 5+ years of professional fashion design experience, with significant hands-on denim design and development experience.

  • Strong knowledge of denim fabrics, washes, finishes, garment construction, fit, and specifications.

  • Strong understanding of the junior and young contemporary customer and the U.S. denim market.

  • Strong fashion sense with the ability to create commercial, trend-right, and sellable products.

  • Excellent CAD, sketching, and technical drawing skills.

  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

  • Experience creating complete tech packs and communicating with domestic and overseas vendors.

  • Ability to evaluate and provide comments on fit, wash, construction, and production samples.

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred.

  • Bilingual English/Korean is a plus.

Portfolio Required

Please submit a portfolio or portfolio link demonstrating relevant denim design work, including examples of design concepts, CADs, washes, technical development, and/or finished products.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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