Denim Designer

SBH Fashion; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SBH Fashion in New York seeks a Denim Designer to drive seasonal denim development across bottoms, dresses, tops and novelty pieces. Translate trend direction, fabrics and wash concepts into compelling product aligned with brand vision and timelines.

You will partner with pattern makers, technical designers, and factories to ensure design intent is accurately translated into samples, delivering clear presentations and tech packs through the full development cycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in denim design and seasonal product development.
• Familiarity with wash techniques, garment construction, trims and embellishments.
• Proficiency with Procreate and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Design seasonal denim styles across categories including bottoms, dresses, tops and novelty denim concepts.
• Research emerging denim trends, wash concepts, construction details, trims and embellishments.
• Create clear design presentations, sketches, artwork, and tech packs for factories.
• Develop and communicate comments on washes, construction, trims, and embellishments for each delivery.
• Manage development from design requests through fabric selection, sign-off, pattern development and factory feedback.
• Collaborate with pattern makers and technical designers to translate design intent into samples.
• Coordinate with product development teams to communicate with factories and resolve issues.
• Maintain attention to detail to ensure denim meets design, fit, construction, wash and quality standards.

Skills

Denim design

Product development

Strong communication

Organized/detail-oriented

Tools

Procreate

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Job Title: Denim Designer

Role Overview

We are seeking a Denim Designer to support the seasonal development of denim apparel across multiple categories, including pants, skirts, dresses, one-pieces, tops, and related styles. This role is responsible for translating seasonal direction, trend research, fabric and wash concepts, and technical design details into compelling denim product that is aligned with brand vision, customer needs, and development timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design seasonal denim styles across all relevant denim categories, including bottoms, dresses, one-pieces, tops, and novelty denim concepts.
• Research, identify, and present emerging denim trends, wash concepts, construction details, trims, embellishments, and innovative techniques.
• Create clear design presentations, sketches, artwork, and technical visual materials using Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Develop and communicate denim wash, construction, technique, trim, and embellishment comments for each delivery.
• Manage follow-through across the full development process, from initial design requests and fabric selection through design sign-off, tech packs, pattern development, factory comments, and final execution.
• Partner closely with pattern makers and technical designers to support new development styles and ensure design intent is accurately translated into samples.
• Collaborate with product development teams to communicate with factories, answer questions, review comments, and resolve issues related to wash, construction, factory pattern, trims, and embellishments.
• Maintain attention to detail throughout the development cycle to ensure denim product meets design, fit, construction, wash, and quality expectations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong understanding of denim design, seasonal product development, wash techniques, garment construction, trims, and embellishments.
• Proficiency in Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Ability to create clear sketches, design presentations, tech pack information, and factory-facing comments.
• Experience working cross-functionally with design, product development, technical design, patternmaking, and factory partners.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to give clear, actionable feedback throughout the development process.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple seasonal deliveries and deadlines.

Salary $110,000-$120,000