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Fashion Archivist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

(USA) Designer, Fashion

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$108K - $216K/yr

Organize and manage physical denim wash archives, sample libraries. * Adhere to calendar with ... Bachelor's or Associate degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field (or equivalent ...

(USA) Designer, Fashion

White Plains, NY · On-site

$108K - $216K/yr

Organize and manage physical denim wash archives, sample libraries. * Adhere to calendar with ... Bachelor's or Associate degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field (or equivalent ...

(USA) Designer, Fashion

Perth Amboy, NJ · On-site

$108K - $216K/yr

Organize and manage physical denim wash archives, sample libraries. * Adhere to calendar with ... Bachelor's or Associate degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field (or equivalent ...

(USA) Designer, Fashion

Hoboken, NJ · On-site

$108K - $216K/yr

Organize and manage physical denim wash archives, sample libraries. * Adhere to calendar with ... Bachelor's or Associate degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field (or equivalent ...

(USA) Designer, Fashion

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$108K - $216K/yr

Organize and manage physical denim wash archives, sample libraries. * Adhere to calendar with ... Bachelor's or Associate degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field (or equivalent ...

(USA) Designer, Fashion

Levittown, NY · On-site

$108K - $216K/yr

Organize and manage physical denim wash archives, sample libraries. * Adhere to calendar with ... Bachelor's or Associate degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field (or equivalent ...

(USA) Designer, Fashion

East Meadow, NY · On-site

$108K - $216K/yr

Organize and manage physical denim wash archives, sample libraries. * Adhere to calendar with ... Bachelor's or Associate degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field (or equivalent ...

(USA) Designer, Fashion

Queens, NY · On-site

$108K - $216K/yr

Organize and manage physical denim wash archives, sample libraries. * Adhere to calendar with ... Bachelor's or Associate degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field (or equivalent ...

(USA) Designer, Fashion

Union City, NJ · On-site

$108K - $216K/yr

Organize and manage physical denim wash archives, sample libraries. * Adhere to calendar with ... Bachelor's or Associate degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field (or equivalent ...

ABOUT US Fashion Nova is the world's leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high ... File management, archival skills, and file delivery to workflow standards * Ability to partner with ...

ABOUT US Fashion Nova is the world's leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high ... File management, archival skills, and file delivery to workflow standards * Ability to partner with ...

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How much do fashion archivist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for fashion archivist in the United States is $72,781.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,500.00 and $83,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fashion archivist?

A Fashion Archivist is responsible for preserving, cataloging, and managing fashion collections, including garments, accessories, and historical documents. They work for fashion houses, museums, or private collectors to ensure that valuable fashion pieces are properly stored and documented. Their duties may include researching historical trends, maintaining digital databases, and assisting designers or historians with access to archived materials. This role requires knowledge of textile preservation, fashion history, and organizational skills to manage extensive collections effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fashion archivist?

To thrive as a Fashion Archivist, a strong background in textile and fashion history, collections management, and archival practices—often backed by a relevant degree or experience in museums or fashion houses—is essential. Familiarity with digital cataloging software, databases like PastPerfect, and preservation techniques is typically required, and certifications in archival science can be an asset. Detail orientation, excellent organizational skills, and effective communication abilities help professionals excel when managing and documenting complex collections. These competencies ensure accurate preservation, accessibility, and interpretation of valuable fashion artifacts for future reference or research.

What are some common challenges faced by fashion archivists, and how do they overcome them?

Fashion Archivists often encounter challenges such as preserving delicate materials, ensuring accurate digital documentation, and managing growing collections with limited storage space. They address these issues by applying best practices in textile conservation, leveraging digital asset management tools, and collaborating closely with curators, designers, and museum staff. Staying up-to-date with advances in preservation and cataloging helps maintain the integrity and accessibility of the archive. Teamwork and proactive problem-solving are essential for adapting to the evolving needs in this dynamic role.

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Infographic showing various Fashion Archivist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 90% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $72,781 per year, or $35 per hour.

(USA) Designer, Fashion

Walmart

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$108K - $216K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Walmart rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 22,431 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

Position Summary... What you'll do...Role summary:
As a Designer for Denim at Walmart, you will play a key hands-on role in bringing our private brand denim collections to life. Reporting directly to the Denim Design Director, you will translate elevated seasonal concepts into authentic, democratic, and trend-right denim products. You will support the design process from initial sketch to final sample approval, ensuring our elevated denim offerings deliver incredible style, vintage-inspired character, and exceptional quality to our customers.
About the team:
We are a highly collaborative, passionate group of designers based in NYC. Our denim team's mission is rooted in the belief that premium, authentic, and vintage-inspired denim should be accessible to everyone. On this fast-paced team, we support, challenge, and inspire one another daily with the goal to deliver incredible fits, beautiful washes, and genuine style that helps our customers feel confident and live better every day.
What you'll do:
  • Support Denim Design Director in creating seasonal concepts, mood boards that align with brand's DNA.
  • Oversee vendor creation of detailed CADs, and technical sketches.
  • Create and maintain pass offs with construction details, fabric, trim, and wash instructions.
  • Support Denim Design Director with seasonal wash development. Own wash comments, approvals, and shipping.
  • Participate in fittings to provide comments on construction and denim fit execution.
  • Maintain daily, proactive communication with vendor teams to ensure aesthetic standards are met and vendor is supporting to hit deliverables.
  • Organize and manage physical denim wash archives, sample libraries.
  • Adhere to calendar with overlapping seasonal deadlines, ensuring all deliverables are completed on schedule.

What you'll bring:
  • 3 to 5+ years of professional apparel design experience, with a dedicated focus on denim bottoms, jackets, and washed apparel.
  • A strong understanding of denim fabrications (stretch performance, rigid structures, oz weights), indigo/sulfur dyeing, laundry wet/dry processing, and overall garment construction.
  • Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems. Experience with 3D design software and collaborative platforms like Miro is a strong plus.
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to partner closely with Merchandising, Sourcing, Technical Design, and global vendors.
  • Education: Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $216,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

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Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in fashion design, textile design, or related area and 3 years’ experience in apparel design, garment construction, or related area.
Option 2: 5 years’ experience in apparel design, garment construction, or related area. Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Ability to present design concepts to internal and external stakeholders., Experience managing seasonal collections from concept to production., Strong understanding of fit, construction, and technical specifications. Primary Location... 45 W 25Th St, New York, NY 10010, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

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From our humble beginnings as a small discount retailer in Rogers, Ark., Walmart has opened thousands of stores in the U.S. and expanded internationally. Through innovation, we're creating a seamless experience to let customers shop anytime and anywhere online and in stores. We are creating opportunities and bringing value to customers and communities around the globe. Walmart operates approximately 10,500 stores and clubs in 19 countries and eCommerce websites. We employ 2.1 million associates around the world — nearly 1.6 million in the U.S. alone.

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Retail and transportation and warehousing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bentonville, AR, US

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