Senior Denim Design Lead - Trend-Driven & Creative

Aeropostale; New York (NY); On-site; USD 89,100 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Aéropostale seeks a Senior Designer – Denim to drive creative vision and execution of denim collections from concept to production. You will lead seasonal design, collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, and Sourcing, and craft compelling denim assortments with a focus on fit, fabric, and finishes.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in denim design, strong leadership, and expertise in washes, fabrics, and construction. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and PLM is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 6+ years of denim design experience within the apparel industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of seasonal denim collections across assigned categories, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetic, customer needs, and business goals.
• Establish and communicate seasonal design concepts, storytelling, color direction, wash strategies, and fabric platforms.
• Research and interpret global denim trends, vintage inspiration, cultural influences, runway collections, social media, and market developments to inform product direction.
• Translate trend insights into innovative, commercially viable denim products through sketches, wash developments, fabric selections, and design detailing.
• Drive innovation in silhouette, fabrication, fit, finishing techniques, and sustainability initiatives where appropriate.
• Develop detailed design specifications and technical packages for construction and finishes.
• Oversee wash development, fit reviews, prototypes, and production samples.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Sourcing, and Production to balance vision with manufacturability.

Skills

Denim design

Trend forecasting

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

PLM systems

Job description

Aéropostale seeks a Senior Designer – Denim to drive creative vision and execution of denim collections from concept to production. You will lead seasonal design, collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, and Sourcing, and craft compelling denim assortments with a focus on fit, fabric, and finishes.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in denim design, strong leadership, and expertise in washes, fabrics, and construction. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and PLM is required.