Denim Designer - Ladies

 YJM Apparel is looking for a denim designer.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Research and identify trend directions
• Create inspiration boards and participate in trend overviews for each season
• Shop marketplace, our competitive set and for inspiration and product opportunities
• Plan the line according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends
• Develop product, and marketing concepts for emerging categories or items
• Develop fabrics, wash finishes, color palettes, special trims and styling details for both denim and non-denim portion
• Ensure product is being designed with in cost parameters
• Create artwork for denim product packaging, labeling and hardware
• Work with suppliers on execution to make sure the elements fall within our cost targets
• Manage all overseas communication with sample facilities for sample execution
• Attend all comparison fittings, first proto fittings and production fittings
• Give concise feedback to technical design on how to adjust garments
• Ensure production fits are to our specifications
• Merchandise and style showrooms for presentations to sales
• Partner with sales in presenting the line to buyers
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with sales, production, tech, fabric R&D and marketing
• Adhere to time and action calendar
• Work closely with VP of Sales, Development , Sourcing and Production 

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BA degree from accredited art/fashion school
• 5 +years of experience in denim design
• Must be proficient sketching in Illustrator 
• Ability to interface with cross functional team to drive results
• Ability to identify key trends and determine how they appropriately relate to the brand/consumer

Salary Range: 70K- 80K *Actual base salary for this role within the above range will be based upon experience, qualifications and/or assigned unit.