A growing fashion brand is seeking a Freelance Associate Denim Designer to join their team onsite.. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong denim designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can jump in quickly to support the team with immediate design needs.
What You’ll Do:
• Partner with Creative + Design leadership to set the seasonal vision, trend direction, and product strategy for denim
• Present collection concepts through trend research, mood boards, wash direction, fabric recommendations, and key item stories
• Assist denim fabric + wash development with domestic/international mills and overseas vendors
• Own the design process from sketch through final fit, ensuring alignment across silhouette, construction, trims, and brand aesthetic
• Paricipate in fittings, troubleshoot technical / production issues, and collaborate closely with PD, Merchandising, Tech Design, and Production
• Balance creative vision with costing, margin goals, development timelines, and sample budget accountability
• Mentor junior team members as needed and proactively identify workflow improvements
What You Bring:
• 1-2 years designing women’s premium / contemporary denim
• Deep expertise in denim fabrications, washes, fit, trims, and construction
• Strong experience partnering directly with overseas vendors + denim mills
• Proven success leading product from concept through production
• Strong Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop / CAD skills
• Excellent presentation, communication, and collaboration skills
• Calm, solutions-oriented mindset with strong creative + commercial instincts
If interested, please send your updated resume and portfolio for consideration.