Come Work With Us
Why Judy Blue?
We’re a young contemporary women’s denim brand based in Los Angeles, CA, with a start-up mentality and a fast-paced, collaborative culture. We value upbeat, can-do team players who are eager to support one another and grow with us.
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (HMO and PPO options)
- Accrued paid time off
- Paid Holiday
- 401(k) option
- 3% Company Safe Harbor contribution*
- Pension*
- Sick leave
*Employee eligible after 12-month, full vesting after 6 years.
Location: In-Office – Los Angeles, CA
Schedule: Full-Time; Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Reports To: COO/Creative Director
Compensation: $75,000 - $100,000
Position Summary
We are seeking an organized, proactive Executive Assistant & Special Projects professional to support the COO/Creative Director with meeting follow-through, project coordination, and company events. You will help turn the COO/Creative Director’s direction into clear next steps, keep teams informed, and ensure agreed tasks and approvals move forward.
Working closely with the COO/Creative Director and department leaders, you will coordinate a defined set of initiatives, including influencer collaborations and creative projects. The COO/Creative Director sets priorities and overall direction; you organize the details, anticipate next steps, and keep execution on track. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
- Email and calendar management
- Prepare materials for selected COO/Creative Director meetings, attend as needed, capture decisions, and confirm action items, owners, and deadlines.
- Maintain an action tracker, proactively follow up on commitments, and prepare concise updates on progress, decisions needed, and roadblocks.
- Gather materials and context for COO/Creative Director approvals, flag risks early, and recommend next steps when timelines or priorities shift.
Operational & Administrative Support
- Translate the COO/Creative Director’s direction into practical task lists and timelines, confirming responsibilities, required approvals, and budget needs.
- Coordinate assigned projects across departments from planning through completion, following up on deliverables and keeping the COO/Creative Director informed.
- Partner with creative and other teams to track agreed milestones, dependencies, and delivery dates.
Special Projects
- Marketing giveaways: Coordinate the development and execution of a marketing gift giveaway, including gift selection, vendor coordination, timelines, approvals, and delivery logistics.
- Influencer collaborations: Gather information help prepare proposed offers and coordinate the agreement under the COO/Creative Director’s direction; coordinate communications with influencers or their management teams, internal approvals, deliverables, and related events.
- Company Events: Plan and coordinate company events, including the holiday party: research vendors, gather quotes, prepare budget options, and manage logistics and execution following approval.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
How we will work together
- The COO/Creative Director and this role will agree on a focused list of active projects and review priorities and capacity weekly. New substantial assignments will include a discussion of what should be deferred or adjusted.
- Each project will have a defined objective, decision owner, and timeline. The COO/Creative Director retains final approval of major spending, commercial terms, and executive decisions.
- This role coordinates across departments; department leaders retain responsibility for their teams and functional decisions. Conflicting priorities are escalated to the COO/Creative Director for resolution.
- Work will be planned around agreed working hours. Occasional event-related work outside those hours will be discussed in advance, and event planning will be included in overall workload planning.
- The primary focus of the role is meeting preparation, follow-through, and project coordination; secondary focus would be to provide occasional scheduling assistance and personal administrative support to the COO/Creative Director as needed.
What you bring
- Relevant experience in executive assistance, project coordination, creative operations, or a similar role supporting senior leaders.
- Strong organization and follow-through, with the ability to turn direction into an actionable plan and complete agreed tasks without frequent prompting.
- Strong written and verbal communication, including concise status updates and clear recommendations.
- Comfort working with senior leaders, internal teams, vendors, and external partners, with discretion around
confidential information. - Good judgment about when to act independently, seek approval, or raise a capacity or timeline concern.
- Experience using shared trackers, spreadsheets, presentations, and project management tools.
- Experience with consumer brands, apparel, influencer partnerships, or company events is helpful.
What success looks like
The COO/Creative Director has clear visibility into priorities and fewer follow-ups to manage personally. Projects have accountable owners and realistic timelines; approvals arrive with the context needed to make decisions; and risks are raised early. Teams understand the next steps, and agreed initiatives and events are delivered within their approved scope and budget.
Location: In-Office – Los Angeles, CA
Schedule: Full-Time; Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Department: Production
Reports To: Director of Production
Compensation: $31.00 to $36.00 an hour
Position Summary
Judy Blue is seeking an experienced Technical Designer to support the development and execution of women's denim products. This role is responsible for ensuring consistency in fit, construction, quality, grading, and technical execution across a broad women's size range from development through production.
The Technical Designer will serve as a key partner to the Technical Design Manager, helping maintain brand fit standards, support product quality initiatives, and ensure timely execution throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical design expertise, garment construction knowledge, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage technical design responsibilities for assigned product categories, including fit, construction, approvals, technical comments, and adherence to development timelines.
- Prepare for, organize, and lead fit sessions while documenting clear and accurate fit comments.
- Analyze samples for fit, sizing, construction, workmanship, and overall quality, and recommend appropriate corrections.
- Review and revise specifications, measurement charts, grading, and construction details as needed to achieve desired fit and quality standards.
- Communicate daily with overseas vendors regarding fit, specifications, grading, construction details, and technical comments.
- Maintain technical documentation, measurement charts, sample tracking, and seasonal records.
- Review prototypes, sales samples, pre-production samples, and production samples for accuracy, fit, and quality.
- Partner cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, and Production teams to ensure product consistency and timely execution.
- Assist with research and recommendations regarding fabrics, trims, wash treatments, and construction methods.
- Ensure consistency of brand fit standards and construction requirements across all product categories.
- Continuously evaluate opportunities to improve fit, quality, and customer satisfaction through customer feedback, sales insights, and market trends.
- Support departmental initiatives and process improvements as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Manufacturing, Product Development, Technical Design, Patternmaking, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
- 4+ years of experience in Technical Design or a related apparel field.
- Experience evaluating fit, developing and maintaining specifications, reviewing samples, and providing technical construction comments.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, fit principles, patternmaking, grading, fabrics, workmanship, and production feasibility.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Collaborative, positive, and proactive approach to teamwork.
- Ability to work hands-on with garments, samples, and fit sessions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with women's denim apparel.
- Experience working across a broad women's size range, including extended-size fit.
- Patternmaking and grading experience.
- Experience leading fit sessions independently.
- Experience communicating directly with overseas vendors and manufacturing partners.
- Experience supporting products from development through production.
Location: In-Office – Los Angeles, CA
Schedule: Full-Time; Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm
Department: Design
Reports To: Design Director
Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000
Job Overview:
The Associate Designer Supports the Senior Designer and Design Director in the development and execution of seasonal denim collections. This role assists with design concepts, technical package creation, sample management, wash development, and trend research while gaining hands-on experience in the denim design process. The Associate Designer is detail-oriented, highly organized, and passionate about denim, fashion, trends, and product innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design & Creative Support
- Assist in the design and development of seasonal denim collections that align with brand aesthetic and business objectives.
- Support trend and market research to identify:
o Washes
o Silhouettes
o Finishes
o Competitive products - Create inspiration boards, color palettes, sketches, and presentation materials.
- Help maintain seasonal design boards and assortment tracking tools.
Technical Design Support
- Assist in creating and updating tech packs for assigned styles.
- Enter and maintain style information, measurements, sketches, and construction details.
- Update design packages based on:
o Fit sessions
o Sample reviews
o Internal meetings
o Designer feedback - Help ensure all design documentation is accurate and organized.
Cross-functional Collaboration - Partner with Product Development, Technical Design, and Merchandising teams throughout the product lifecycle.
- Assist in coordinating sample requests, tracking prototypes, and organizing design materials.
- Support communication with vendors regarding design details, wash comments, and sample revisions.
- Help monitor development calendars and key milestone dates.
Denim Development & Sample Management - Review samples with the design team and provide feedback on design intent and execution.
- Assist with:
o Lab dip reviews
o Strike-off approvals
o Wash development tracking - Prepare samples for fittings, meetings, and presentations.
- Attend fit sessions and document design-related comments and action items.
Trend Research & Innovation - Stay informed on:
o Denim trends
o Fashion and consumer trends
o Wash and finishing techniques
o Sustainability initiatives
o Industry innovations - Conduct competitive shopping and gather inspiration from retail, trade shows, and online resources.
- Share relevant trend and market insights with the design team.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field
- 1-3 years of design experience, preferably in denim, bottoms, or app
- Understanding of:
o Denim construction
o Garment fit
o Wash and finishing processes
o Apparel development lifecycle - Strong portfolio demonstrating design, creativity, and technical skills.
Skills and Competencies - Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to create technical sketches and design presentations.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of denim washes, trends, and construction techniques.
- Eagerness to learn and grow within the design function.
- Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
Location: In-Office – Los Angeles, CA
Schedule: Full-Time; Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Department: Sales
Reports To: Associate Sales Director
Compensation: $22.00- $24.00 an hour
Position Summary:
We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Junior Account Executive to join our sales team. This entry-level role offers a dynamic opportunity to build foundational experience in account management, client relations, and wholesale operations. You’ll work closely with senior account executives to support day-to-day sales activities, manage client communications, and help drive business growth through proactive service and strategic insights.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support senior account executives by managing wholesale orders and tracking shipments.
- Assist as a point of contact for buyers and senior account executives by answering inquiries, resolving issues and fostering strong relationships to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Assist in identifying and qualifying potential clients through research and outreach.
- Coordinate showroom setups and market appointments, including organizing samples and preparing line sheets.
- Provide proactive customer service by managing client’s orders and make product suggestions based on client’s order history
- Assist in processing PO’s and help maintain orders by ensuring accuracy in product details, pricing and shipping requirements
- Monitor weekly and monthly sales data by analyzing sell-through reports, identify sales trends and best-sellers, and provide insight for reorders
- Cross-collaborate with other departments to support all sales initiatives, ensure on-time delivery of goods and ensure all job duties are completed in timely manner
Note: The role may require occasional support for projects or tasks outside the scope of primary responsibilities.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least 2 years of experience in B2B environments, preferably within wholesale, distribution, or account support.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong Interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail required.
- Familiarity with N41 is a plus.
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Eligibility
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at any stage.
Physical Requirements
This role is primarily office-based and involves standard activities such as sitting, typing, attending meetings, and occasional lifting of items up to 20 pounds. We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities in performing essential job functions.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Judy Blue: Judy Blue affirms that inequality is detrimental to our workforce, our customers, and the communities we impact. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Judy Blue is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
Please email your resume and cover letter to hr@judybluejeans.com