Denim Design Assistant: Trend-Driven Collections

Nautica; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,200 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Nautica is seeking an Assistant Designer – Denim to support seasonal denim development for Lucky Brand and Nautica Men’s value channels. You will work with design, merchandising, product development, and technical teams to create trend-right denim products for multiple retailers and channels.

The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and a passion for denim and emerging fashion trends, offering exposure to washes, fabrics, fits, and private label requirements across brands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or related field.
• 0–2 years of design experience or internships preferred.
• Strong interest in denim design, fashion trends, and product development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and developing seasonal denim collections across assigned categories.
• Research fashion and denim trends to identify opportunities.
• Prepare sketches, CADs, technical flats, and presentation materials under guidance.
• Help develop washes, fabrics, trims, and design details.
• Organize and track sample development through the product lifecycle.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Excel

PowerPoint

CAD

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Tools

PLM systems

ChatGPT

Vizcom

Job description

Nautica is seeking an Assistant Designer – Denim to support seasonal denim development for Lucky Brand and Nautica Men’s value channels. You will work with design, merchandising, product development, and technical teams to create trend-right denim products for multiple retailers and channels.

The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and a passion for denim and emerging fashion trends, offering exposure to washes, fabrics, fits, and private label requirements across brands.