We make modern classics with character. We believe in true timelessness, the integrity of well-made clothes, and since our inception, great quality at a great price. That’s in our DNA.

But, we know it’s not only about the clothes—it’s about the feeling it gives the people who wear them, whether they’re confidently giving a presentation in a well-tailored suit; basking in long salty beach days in vibrant, colorful sun-soaked swimsuits, or joyfully re-discovering their favorite Rollneck sweater in their closet again and again, season after season.

And ultimately, it’s about helping our customers be the best, most authentic versions of themselves.

And that’s what we’re after, to inspire people’s lives and style.

Whether you’re a customer or a part of our crew, we put people first. We’re proud to have been recognized as an industry leader in:

• America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (Newsweek, 2023)

• America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (Newsweek, 2023)

• Best Employers for Diversity (Forbes, 2022)

• Best Employers for New Grads (Forbes, 2022)

• Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality (The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 2022)

The Role + Purpose

• Assist Design Director, Senior Designer, and Designer to create concepts, select color stories, and develop fabrics, prints, trim, and artworks for all categories (Women's, Men's, Girls' and Boys').

• Assist in research of seasonal trends, themes, colors, raw materials, styling, and trims

• Sketch and CAD styles in Adobe Illustrator.

• Keep accurate and detailed memos for design meetings, fittings

• Set up and manage line plans for all categories in Adobe Illustrator.

• Create artworks for stripes, intarsia, fairisle, embellishment etc in Adobe Illustrator.

• Create & update yarn quality & color development files for each season in Excel and PLM

• Create sweater specific colors in PLM

• Set up design cards (sketch, reference images, construction details, BOM, initial measurements) in PLM (Flex PLM) under the guidance of Senior Designer & Designer

• Prepare professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication, and garment samples.

• Manage BOM (PLM) and lineplan (Illustrator) updates throughout development and production process.

• Act as liaison between design and production to help coordinate development and bulk production style

• Organize submits, samples, yarn cards etc

• Order and organize supplies

Qualifications

• 1-2 years Design experience

• Apparel Design degree

• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel

• Proficiency in PLM system (Flex PLM experience is plus)

• Technical sketching and CADing ability (flat) in Adobe Illustrator with an eye for proportion and details

• Demonstrated creative sense and ability

• Trend/fashion awareness

• Technical sketching ability (flat and illustration)

• Working knowledge of garment construction and trim. Sweater yarn and construction knowledge is a huge plus

• Working knowledge of how to measure garments and set up initial specs

• Basic sewing skills to change buttons etc

• Excellent color sense.

• Basic knowledge of lab dips is a plus

• Demonstrated ability to do creative, focused visual presentations

• Self directed

• Detail oriented

• Team player

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to work in the fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational skill

• Strong written and communication skills

• Ability to follow through with sense of urgency

• Accountability & Agility & Flexibility

We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.

Benefits + Perks

• Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.

• Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).

• Flex Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday year-round.

• Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.

• Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.

Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $69,000.00

At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.

One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.

JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.

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