Denim Designer

POSITION SUMMARY

ALICE OLIVIA is 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.

The ideal candidate is a creative and technically-minded denim designer with strong trend awareness excellent follow-through and the ability to manage design details from concept through development. They should be collaborative proactive and confident communicating with internal teams and factory partners to ensure accurate execution of seasonal denim product.

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.

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.

$100000 - $115000 base salary (This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this NYC-based position. The base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience and qualifications for the role experience level skill set and balancing internal equity relative to other AO employees.)

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally the job responsibilities may change at any time as necessitated by business demands.