Denim Designer

About Atrium:

Client Overview:

Our client is a leading children’s apparel retailer with a strong omnichannel presence across stores and e-commerce channels. The company has a long-standing reputation in the fashion industry and a significant nationwide retail footprint. They are seeking a Denim Designer to join their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$90k – $100k Annually

Position Overview:

The Denim Designer will oversee the design process from conception to final prototype for denim across various divisions and age groups. This role is fully responsible for the entire product design process, including market research, designing, sketching, wash development, specification, and fit. The Designer will build effective collaborative relationships and maintain the unique look, integrity, and vision of the brand.

Responsibilities of the Denim Designer:

• Research competitive markets to identify new trends, fabrics, and techniques.
• Ensure product consistency with market trends while maintaining brand identity and business strategy.
• Conceptualize and execute silhouette, wash, fit, and styling directions.
• Sketch and color assigned categories using Illustrator.
• Ensure production and sampling packages are accurate and complete.
• Partner with Merchandising Team to set seasonal framework and align creative ideas with business goals.
• Set seasonal fabric, wash, and trim direction, collaborating with Product Development, Production, and R&D Teams regarding QA results and development issues.
• Set direction of fit and provide final approval by collaborating with Technical Design.
• Maintain daily communication with Merchandising, Product Development, Production, and Technical Design teams regarding development issues.
• Adhere to the cross-functional calendar and attend all required meetings.
• Provide a positive, challenging work environment.
• Able to travel globally to oversee sample making and wash processes as needed.

Required Experience/Skills for the Denim Designer:

• Bachelor’s degree in design or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in denim design and wash development.
• Experience with boys and kids apparel is a plus.
• Knowledge of denim fabrications and constructions.
• Knowledge of denim processing and wash techniques.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Denim Designer:

• Ability to design around concepts.
• Thorough knowledge of fabrications, silhouettes, colorways, construction techniques, and trim.
• Highly organized with effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with shifting priorities.
• Proficient in Adobe Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related field is required.

Benefits:

• Client-provided benefits available, upon eligibility.

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