Senior Designer, Men's Denim

Gapinc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Inc.'s Old Navy seeks a Senior Denim Designer to shape men’s denim, translating trend-right concepts into wearable, durable product.

You’ll partner with leadership to execute creative direction, translate vision into compelling designs, and drive collaboration across Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, and Sourcing.

The role emphasizes sustainability, innovative washes, and close coaching of junior designers to grow talent within the team.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of men’s denim fits, washes, and finishes.
• Strong ability to translate trends into commercial product.
• Excellent collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to execute the creative direction for Men’s Denim.
• Research trends, market insights, and competitive landscape for new opportunities.
• Design and develop seasonal denim concepts from sketches to final product.
• Define washes, fabrics, and construction details to elevate the assortment.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, and Sourcing from concept to customer.
• Create and communicate design intent through tech packs and regular cross-functional updates.
• Champion sustainability and innovative fabrications and wash techniques.
• Mentor and coach junior designers to grow talent within the team.

Skills

Denim design

Creative design

Collaboration

Garment construction

Communication

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

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