Senior Designer, Men's Denim

Old Navy; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount (50% off)

Competitive Paid Time Off

401(k) with company matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Job summary

Old Navy is seeking a Denim Design Lead to shape our Men’s Denim assortment. You will translate creative direction into customer-relevant product, partnering with leadership to drive trend-right, durable styles across fits and washes.

You will research market trends, develop seasonal concepts, and collaborate with Merchandising, Production, and Technical Design to ensure seamless execution from concept to customer. Strong denim knowledge and Illustrator skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of men’s denim, including fit, fabrication, washes, and construction.
• Strong design aesthetic with a customer-focused lens.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and managing multiple seasons.
• Adobe Illustrator with a strong technical foundation in garment construction.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to execute the creative direction for Men’s Denim, translating vision into compelling, customer-relevant product.
• Research trends, market insights, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities in fits, washes, fabrics, and finishes.
• Design and develop seasonal denim concepts—from sketches to final product—across a range of fits and styles.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, and Sourcing to ensure seamless execution from concept to customer.
• Create and communicate clear design intent through tech packs and ongoing cross-functional partnerships.

Skills

Denim expertise

Design aesthetics

Collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

About Old Navy

Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, you’re choosing a different path. From day one, we’ve been on a mission to democratize fashion and make shopping fun again. Our teams make style accessible to everyone, creating high-quality, must-have fashion essentials for the whole family, with love, season after season.

We opened our first store in 1994 in San Francisco and have been on a roll ever since. We cultivate a community of playful personalities that thrive in a fast-paced environment where our employees can be their most authentic selves. Here, we’re family.

About The Role

At Old Navy, we’re all about making great style accessible for everyone - and denim is at the heart of that. In this role, you’ll help shape and bring to life our Men’s Denim assortment, designing product that’s trend-right, versatile, and built to last. You’ll partner closely with leadership to execute the creative direction, using your denim expertise to deliver product that feels fresh, relevant, and unmistakably Old Navy. We’re looking for someone who’s curious, collaborative, and excited to push the category forward - while always keeping the customer front and center.

What you'll do

• Partner with leadership to execute the creative direction for Men’s Denim, translating vision into compelling, customer-relevant product
• Research trends, market insights, and competitive landscape to identify new opportunities in fits, washes, fabrics, and finishes
• Design and develop seasonal denim concepts—from initial sketches through final product—across a range of fits and styles
• Bring a strong point of view to washes, fabrications, and construction details that elevate the assortment
• Collaborate closely with Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, and Sourcing to ensure seamless execution from concept to customer
• Create and communicate clear design intent through tech packs and ongoing partnership with cross-functional teams
• Champion innovation in denim, including new fabrications, sustainability efforts, and wash techniques
• Present ideas and concepts to leadership, incorporating feedback and iterating quickly
• Lead your team with a coaching mentality, focusing on developing future talent with care

Who you are

• Deep understanding of men’s denim, including fit, fabrication, washes, and construction is preferred
• Strong design aesthetic with the ability to translate trends through a commercial, customer-focused lens
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and managing multiple seasons at once
• Skilled in Adobe Illustrator with a strong technical foundation in garment construction
• Detail-oriented with a sharp eye for proportion, finish, and consistency
• A natural collaborator and strong communicator who builds strong cross-functional relationships
• Passionate about denim and excited to evolve the category in meaningful ways

Salary Range: $110,800.00 - $144,100.00

Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

Benefits at Old Navy

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.