Designer – Denim & Unisex

Designer, Denim & Unisex

alexanderwang · New York, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-12

Salary: USD 105,000–115,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Denim

Description

Position Title:  Denim and unisex designer

Reporting to Title: Senior Design Director, Denim + Cut & Sew

Summary:  The denim and unisex designer will be responsible for researching, sketching, and developing denim and unisex designs with a focus on street sport, alongside the Senior Design Director. This role is proactive, highly organized, and a strong communicator across teams.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Spearhead research and development of all seasonal denim and unisex design and wash concepts.
• Responsible for bringing new design and wash ideas to the table each season.
• Ownership of sketches and callouts, making sure all teams have up-to-date sketches and all design boards are updated.
• Create and maintain tech packs, and sketch the full seasonal line, including flats, line sheets and line plans.
• Upload information and sketches to RLM system and update as needed.
• Participate in denim fittings and partner with technical design to pass off accurate and timely information to factories at development and bulk production stages.
• Give clear, actionable fit and wash comments on every sample round to keep development on calendar.
• Partner with PD to drive innovation and sustainability initiatives in denim, through raw materials, washes, artwork and finishing techniques.
• Develop trims, hardware, embroidery, and artwork with Graphics team and Trim team.
• Seek innovation through vintage research, market research, trade shows and online research.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V

In compliance with the New York City salary transparency requirements, the potential salary for this position is from $105,000 to $115,000, which represents a range commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of denim or streetwear experience. Must have worked in the denim or streetwear apparel category.
• Strong understanding of denim and non-denim garment construction, textiles, and wash and finishing methods, including troubleshooting with factories.
• Experience designing denim and unisex product, with a strong point of view on street sport culture, trends and silhouettes.
• Proven ability to build detailed tech packs and sketch a full line.
• Highly organized, motivated and detail oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communicator who works effectively across PD, Technical Design, Sourcing, Graphics, and Atelier.
• Proactive self-starter who anticipates needs and moves work forward without prompting.
• Strong, innate sense for trend and color direction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Clothing allowance & discounted merchandise
• Healthcare (medical/dental/vision) coverage
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & Commuter benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match
• Summer Fridays

Apply

Apply at alexanderwang

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