Associate Designer – Trend & Concept Studio

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

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.