Senior Women’s Denim Designer – Scotch & Soda and Off-White

Position Overview

Lead the creative direction of women’s denim for two globally recognized brands — Scotch & Soda and Off-White. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Denim Designer to drive seasonal denim collections with a strong point of view, technical expertise, and commercial acumen.

Reporting to the Design Director, you will own the denim category from concept through production, shaping silhouettes, washes, fabric development, and overall category strategy. This role requires deep knowledge of denim construction, fit, and wash development, as well as the ability to translate global trend insight into commercially successful product.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with Technical Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and global wash houses to ensure elevated execution and brand alignment across international markets. This position offers the opportunity to lead a core category within a fast-paced, globally connected organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of seasonal women’s denim collections, including bottoms, jackets, and denim-driven fashion pieces.
• Establish seasonal denim direction across silhouette, proportion, fabrication, and wash, ensuring alignment with each brand’s distinct aesthetic.
• Own fabric and wash research, partnering with mills and global laundries to develop innovative denim fabrics, finishes, garment dyes, and specialty treatments.
• Translate creative vision into production-ready CADs, detailed tech packs, and denim specification packages, including wash standards and construction details.
• Oversee fit development in partnership with Technical Design, ensuring consistency in block standards, rise, leg shape, and overall garment balance.
• Drive trim development and hardware selection, including rivets, shanks, labeling, and brand-specific detailing.
• Partner with Merchandising to build denim assortments that balance innovation with commercial performance and margin goals.
• Collaborate with Sourcing and Production to manage costing, lead times, and vendor capabilities across global factories and wash houses.
• Present seasonal denim concepts and line reviews to internal leadership and external partners.
• Stay deeply connected to global denim trends, competitive landscape, and consumer shifts to inform category growth and evolution.
• Leverage advanced AI-driven design tools, including Straight Lines AI, to support concept development, category exploration, and workflow optimization. Mamiye Brothers is an early adopter and industry pioneer in integrating AI into the fashion design process, using technology to enhance creativity, accelerate development, and drive innovation responsibly.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field
• 7–10 years of professional design experience with strong emphasis in women’s denim
• Deep understanding of denim construction, pattern development, and wash processes
• Experience working directly with global mills, laundries, and production partners
• Strong portfolio showcasing denim innovation, wash development, and silhouette evolution
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience creating detailed, production-ready denim tech packs
• Familiarity with PLM systems
• Interest in leveraging AI-driven creative tools within the design process is a plus
• Strong leadership presence and ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple seasons within a fast-paced calendar

Why Mamiye Brothers

• Innovation leadership. Mamiye Brothers is an early pioneer in integrating AI technology — including Straight Lines AI — into the fashion design process, empowering our teams to work smarter, faster, and more creatively.
• Global brand exposure. Contribute to internationally recognized brands with strong retail presence and global distribution.
• Creative ownership. Lead a core category and shape seasonal direction with meaningful impact.
• Growth opportunity. Join a fast-growing organization that recognizes strong contributors and provides clear paths for professional advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits. Competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.
• Hybrid flexibility. A balanced work model that supports in-office collaboration while offering remote flexibility.
• Collaborative culture. Work within a creative studio environment built on mutual respect, craftsmanship, and shared passion for product excellence.

About Mamiye Brothers Mamiye Brothers is a premier New York-based apparel company with over 70 years of industry expertise, specializing in the design, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of some of the most recognized brands in women's, children's, and infant clothing. Built on a foundation of excellence, integrity, quality, and innovation, Mamiye Brothers is home to a diverse portfolio of brands including C&C California, Hurley, Habitual, Kensie Jeans, Wallflower, Off-White, Scotch & Soda, Little Me, Kissy Kissy, and more. Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, we are committed to delivering best-in-class product and service across every segment we serve. To learn more, please visit us at: https://mamiye.com

About The Brand: Scotch & Soda is an Amsterdam-based international lifestyle brand known for its bold, creative aesthetic and distinctly eclectic point of view. The women's line is distributed in the U.S. through Mamiye Brothers — a New York-based apparel company with over 70 years of expertise in bringing the world's most desirable brands to market. To learn more, please visit: https://scotchandsoda.com

About The Brand: Founded in Milan in 2013 by the late Virgil Abloh, Off-White™ is a luxury fashion brand that defined the intersection of streetwear, high fashion, art, and culture. Known for its bold graphic elements, deconstructed designs, and iconic collaborations, the brand champions individuality and creative expression on a global stage. The women's line is distributed in the U.S. through Mamiye Brothers — a New York-based apparel company with over 70 years of expertise in bringing the world's most desirable brands to market. To learn more, please visit: https://www.off---white.com