Favorite Daughter · 14 hours ago
Senior Designer, Denim- Favorite Daughter
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expFavorite Daughter is a fashion brand created by sisters Sara and Erin Foster, offering a collection of wardrobe must-haves. The Senior Denim Designer will leverage expertise in denim innovation and collaborate with various teams to drive the design process from concept through preproduction.
FashionGift CardRetail
Responsibilities
Research and identify trend direction in women’s premium denim, including silhouettes, washes, treatments, fabrications, and market shifts
Create elevated, fashionforward concepts aligned with the brand’s aesthetic and the luxuryinspired denim market
Build seasonal mood boards, color stories, and wash direction for internal and external presentations
Collaborate with the Creative Director to define seasonal denim narratives
Design and develop full denim assortments (jeans, jackets, skirts, shorts, and related categories) from initial concept through preproduction
Create detailed technical sketches in Illustrator and initiate specification sheets as the first step in the crossfunctional workflow
Partner with Technical Design on prototype reviews, fit sessions, grading, and product adjustments
Own execution of showroom samples and work with wash houses/mills to achieve targeted washes and finishes
Ensure all designs balance creativity, quality, and cost—supporting margin requirements and line architecture
Maintain the denim fabric, wash, and trim libraries; partner with suppliers to source new fabrics, hardware, and innovation
Work closely with Production and vendors to achieve price, lead time, and quality goals
Collaborate with Merchandising to ensure line sheets and assortments are accurate and aligned with seasonal line plans
Maintain strong vendor relationships to drive product feasibility, sample execution, and ontime development
Manage all design boards, digital archives, and PLM entries to ensure the accuracy and organization of the design pipeline
Ensure timely execution of all design deliverables against the T&A calendar
Manage workflow for denim development, ensuring samples, tech packs, and revisions meet key milestones
Prepare and present seasonal collections for leadership, sales, and showroom meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or related field
7-10 years of experience specifically in denim design, ideally within premium or contemporary markets
Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising; strong ability to sketch
Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision)
Matching 401 (k)
Summer Fridays
Generous PTO
Merchandise discounts
Excellent career development opportunities
Company
Favorite Daughter
Favorite Daughter is a seller of clothing, gifts, and accessories.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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