Jivaro
9 months ago
Senior Designer
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Company information
- Company
- Jivaro
- Location
- Australia, Victoria, Melbourne Region, Melbourne Australia
- Posted
- 9 months ago
Job description
We are partnering with a leading fashion brand to appoint an experienced Senior Denim Designer to drive the creative direction and execution of the denim category.
This is a senior, hands-on role suited to a designer with strong technical denim expertise and a commercial mindset. You will be responsible for shaping seasonal denim collections, balancing trend-led design with fit, fabric innovation, and market relevance, while collaborating closely with product development, merchandising, and sourcing teams.
Key Responsibilities
This is a senior, hands-on role suited to a designer with strong technical denim expertise and a commercial mindset. You will be responsible for shaping seasonal denim collections, balancing trend-led design with fit, fabric innovation, and market relevance, while collaborating closely with product development, merchandising, and sourcing teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of seasonal denim collections aligned with brand DNA
- Drive trend research, concept development, and range building across core and fashion denim
- Partner with product development and technical teams to ensure fit, construction, and wash execution
- Develop detailed design briefs, specs, and technical direction for sampling and production
- Manage design timelines in line with the critical path
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure commercial and aesthetic outcomes are aligned
- Work closely with suppliers and mills on fabric innovation, washes, and finishes
- Mentor and support junior designers where required
- Proven experience in a senior denim design role within fashion or lifestyle brands
- Strong understanding of denim construction, fabrics, washes, and fits
- Ability to balance creative vision with commercial outcomes
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines
- Passionate about denim, craftsmanship, and innovation
- Opportunity to lead and influence a core category within a growing brand
- Collaborative and creative working environment
- Competitive salary package reflective of experience
- Long-term career progression opportunities
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