Designer, Fashion & Product Development | Trend & Fit

J.Crew Factory; Texas; Hybrid; USD 86.000 - 112.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health & Well-being

Associate Discount

Summer Fridays

Community Impact

Winter Break

Zusammenfassung

J.Crew Factory is seeking a seasoned apparel designer to manage seasonal design execution across the product lifecycle. You will coordinate creative work, develop prototypes, and ensure alignment with the merchandizing strategy.

You will research trends, collaborate with production, and supervise development from first protos to final samples, travel for trade shows as needed. We value strong illustration, pattern/fit knowledge, and the ability to coach others while delivering brand-faithful

Qualifikationen

• 4-5 years Design experience
• High taste level and creative ability
• Ability to manage, coach, and develop others
• Working knowledge of garment construction, textiles, and pattern/fit
• Knowledge of fabric/yarn construction
• Ability to conduct color/print research
• Knowledge of seasonal silhouette and color trends
• Strong illustration/presentation skills
• Understanding of J. Crew Brand, ability to implement into design
• Proven ability to research and apply market/fashion trend information
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Detail oriented, good follow through
• Strong organizational, communication, and written skills
• Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Excel

Aufgaben

• Coordinate and unify creative execution of product.
• Manage creative and technical development of product within merchandise assortment strategy.
• Research seasonal trends, themes, color, raw materials, and styling.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Production, and Technical Design to achieve product execution and maintain design integrity.
• Conduct fittings.
• Create design cards for first protos, including measurements and construction details.
• Develop and counter source yarn/fabric and trim with production and suppliers.
• Approval of lab dips and fabric/yarn submits.
• Overseas travel for trade exhibitions, design research, and to supervise product development.

Kenntnisse

Design experience

Mentoring ability

Garment construction knowledge

Trend research

Ausbildung

BA Fashion Design

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Word

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

J.Crew Factory is seeking a seasoned apparel designer to manage seasonal design execution across the product lifecycle. You will coordinate creative work, develop prototypes, and ensure alignment with the merchandizing strategy.

You will research trends, collaborate with production, and supervise development from first protos to final samples, travel for trade shows as needed. We value strong illustration, pattern/fit knowledge, and the ability to coach others while delivering brand-faithful