Denim Designer: From Concept to Wash, Global Role

The Children's Place; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Paid time off

Employee discount

401(k) matching

Wellness reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Health insurance plans

Backup care for kids/pets/elderly

Job summary

The Children's Place in Secaucus, NJ is seeking a Designer for Denim who will lead the design process from concept to prototype across TCP/GYM lines. You will manage market research, sketching, wash development, specs, and fit while preserving the brand’s look and vision.

Collaborate with Merchandising and Product Development, set seasonal directions, and ensure alignment with business goals. This role requires global travel to oversee samples and wash processes as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in design or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in denim design and wash development.
• Knowledge of denim fabrications and constructions.
• Knowledge of denim processing and wash.

Responsibilities

• Research competitive markets for new trends, fabrics and techniques.
• Align product with market trends while preserving brand identity and strategy.
• Concept and execute silhouette, wash, fit and styling directions.
• Sketch and color assigned categories in Illustrator.
• Ensure production/sampling packages are accurate and complete.
• Collaborate with Merchandising to set seasonal framework and align ideas with goals.
• Set fabric, wash and trim direction with cross-functional teams; review QA results and development issues.
• Direct fit and approve through collaboration with Technical Design.
• Maintain daily communication with Merchandising, Product Development and Production on development issues.
• Attend meetings to adhere to cross-functional calendar.

Skills

Denim design

Wash development

Collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in design or related field

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

The Children's Place in Secaucus, NJ is seeking a Designer for Denim who will lead the design process from concept to prototype across TCP/GYM lines. You will manage market research, sketching, wash development, specs, and fit while preserving the brand’s look and vision.

Collaborate with Merchandising and Product Development, set seasonal directions, and ensure alignment with business goals. This role requires global travel to oversee samples and wash processes as needed.