Associate Designer, Men's Cut & Sew Knits

jcrew; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Associate discount

Summer Fridays

Community impact

Winter break

Job summary

J.Crew Group (JCG) is seeking a design-focused professional to collaborate with Design Directors on developing seasonal concepts, color stories and fabrics. You will prepare presentation boards, research trends and ensure design specs align with production timelines.

The role requires 2-5 years design experience, apparel design education, strong illustration skills and proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM, Word and Excel. Hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years design experience.
• Apparel Design degree.
• High taste level and creative ability.
• Strong color sense.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Team player.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and calendars.
• Good follow through, proactive.
• Knowledge of garment construction and fabric/trim.
• Strong illustration skills and sketching ability.
• Knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM, Word and Excel.
• BA Fashion Design.

Responsibilities

• Form concepts, select color stories and develop fabrics, prints, trim and graphics for each season.
• Prepare presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication and garment samples.
• Research seasonal trends, themes, color, raw materials and styling for specified classification.
• Execute seasonal line list and meet product development calendar deadlines.
• Work with Technical Design in preparing and ensuring accuracy of specs from initial concept to technical design cards.
• Conduct fittings with Senior Designer or Design Director.
• Work with Production to maintain design concept throughout production process.

Skills

Design experience

Team player

Presentation skills

Color sense

Written & communication skills

Deadline adherence

Garment construction knowledge

Illustration skills

Sketching ability

Education

Apparel Design degree

BA Fashion Design

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

PLM

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our Story

J.Crew gets you dressed every day, for every occasion.

Since 1983, we’ve been creating classics that feel familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view—it’s no wonder we’ve been in your closet for four decades and counting.

Today, we continue to do the classics our way, inspiring not only how you shop but how you define your personal style. Our commitment runs deeper than just making great clothes—we’re proud of our role in getting you dressed with confidence, character, and celebrating a distinctly American sensibility that makes us who we are.

Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.

The Role + Purpose:

• Work closely with Design Directors and Senior Designer on team to formulate concepts, select color stories and develop fabrics, prints, trim and graphics for each season.
• Prepare professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication and garment samples.
• Research seasonal trends, themes, color, raw materials and styling for specified classification.
• Execute seasonal line list and meet product development calendar deadlines.
• Work with Technical Design in preparing and ensuring accuracy of specs from initial concept to technical design cards.
• Conduct fittings with Senior Designer or Design Director.
• Work with Production to maintain design concept throughout production process.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years Design experience
• Apparel Design degree
• High taste level and creative ability
• Strong color sense
• Excellent presentation skills
• Team player
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and calendars
• Good follow through, proactive
• Knowledge of garment construction and fabric/trim
• Strong illustration skills and sketching ability
• Knowledge of lab dipsProficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM, Microsoft Word and Excel
• BA Fashion Design

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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).
• Summer Fridays -In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
• 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: $64,200.00 - $79,600.00

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’sgeographic 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 JCGis 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.