Apparel Designer

The Workshop LA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Workshop LA is seeking an in-house denim designer to support design, development, and seasonal concepts in alignment with brand identity and customer needs. You will work closely with the Associate Design Director for Women’s Denim and be on site daily in the Vernon area.

You will create sketches, CADs, tech packs, develop styles from concept to sample, and collaborate with Product Development and Technical Design to refine fits, washes, and production.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of apparel design experience, preferably within women’s denim category.
• Strong understanding of women’s denim fits, fabrications, wash techniques, garment construction, and finishing details.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; knowledge of Miro a plus.
• Experience creating technical flats, CADs, tech packs, and line sheets.
• Experience working within PLM systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of seasonal women’s collections across denim and non-denim bottoms.
• Partner with the Associate Design Director for Women’s Denim to execute seasonal trends and concepts, color direction, fabrications, washes, fits, and styling details aligned with brand vision.
• Conduct ongoing trend, market, and competitive research to identify product opportunities and emerging consumer preferences.
• Create detailed sketches, CADs, presentation boards, and technical design packages.
• Develop and maintain styles from initial concept through sample approval while ensuring design intent is maintained throughout development.
• Partner with Product Development and Technical Design teams to support fit sessions, construction refinement, wash development, and production execution.
• Maintain organization and accuracy across PLM systems, BOM’s, tech packs, wash pages, line sheets, seasonal boards, and design documentation.
• Support fabric, trim, wash, and vintage inspiration sourcing.
• Contribute to seasonal presentations, milestone meetings, and product reviews.
• Manage workload and calendar deliverables to support seasonal deadlines and cross-functional workflow.

Skills

Apparel design

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Miro

CADs

Tech packs

Line sheets

PLM systems

Microsoft Excel

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

PLM systems

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Creative Cloud

Miro

Job description

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, development and to execute seasonal concepts and product strategies while maintaining alignment with brand identity, customer needs, market trends, and business objectives. This role partners closely with the Associate Design Director for Women’s Denim. This requires you to be on site daily in the Vernon area.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of seasonal women’s collections across denim and non-denim bottoms.
• Partner with the Associate Design Director for Women’s Denim to execute seasonal trends and concepts, color direction, fabrications, washes, fits, and styling details aligned with brand vision.
• Conduct ongoing trend, market, and competitive research to identify product opportunities and emerging consumer preferences.
• Create detailed sketches, CADs, presentation boards, and technical design packages.
• Develop and maintain styles from initial concept through sample approval while ensuring design intent is maintained throughout development.
• Partner closely with Product Development and Technical Design teams to support fit sessions, construction refinement, wash development, and production execution.
• Maintain organization and accuracy across PLM systems, BOM’s, tech packs, wash pages, line sheets, seasonal boards, and design documentation.
• Support fabric, trim, wash, and vintage inspiration sourcing.
• Contribute to seasonal presentations, milestone meetings, and product reviews.
• Manage workload and calendar deliverables to support seasonal deadlines and cross-functional workflow.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of apparel design experience, preferably within women’s contemporary denim category.
• Strong understanding of women’s denim fits, fabrications, wash techniques, garment construction, and finishing details.
• Strong design sensibility with the ability to balance trend relevance and commerciality.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop. Knowledge of Miro program a +
• Experience creating technical flats, CADs, tech packs, and line sheets.
• Experience working within PLM systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced creative environment.

Personal Attributes

• Creative, curious, and product-driven mindset
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented
• Adaptable and responsive within a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with strong follow-through and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or related field
• Experience within contemporary, premium denim, or lifestyle brands preferred
• Strong understanding of market trends, wash development, and fabric innovation
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, and standard business software