Designer - Jewelry and Accessories

Madewell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,400 - 111,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being insurance

Associate discount across brands

Summer Fridays

Community Impact initiatives

Winter Break

Job summary

A fashion retail company in New York is seeking a talented Designer to manage seasonal product design execution. This role requires collaborating across departments and extensive research on trends. Ideal candidates have 4-5 years of design experience, strong skills in jewelry construction, and proficiency in various design software including Illustrator and Photoshop. The company values creativity, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of fashion trends, offering competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and discounts.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years Design experience.
• Knowledge of jewelry design and construction.
• Proven ability to research and apply fashion trend information.

Responsibilities

• Manage seasonal product design execution.
• Coordinate creative execution of jewelry and accessories.
• Research seasonal trends and styling.

Skills

Creative ability

Detail oriented

Strong illustration/presentation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficient in Illustrator

Proficient in Photoshop

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Excel

Education

BA in Fashion Design

Job description

Our Story

At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we’ve been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality, authenticity, and versatility. From iconic jeans perfected by denim experts to the essential tee, the most versatile shoe, and the timeless leather bag—if it’s Madewell, it’s made well.

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

Overview

Manage seasonal product design execution to achieve overall creative and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and unify creative execution of jewelry and accessories (belts, hats, hair, sun, etc.)
• 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 materials and trim with production and suppliers.
• Approval of lab dips and any fabric/yarn submits for accessories.
• Overseas travel for trade exhibitions, design research, and to supervise product development.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years Design experience
• High taste level and creative ability
• Ability to manage, coach, and develop others
• Knowledge of jewelry design and construction
• Ability to conduct color/print research
• Knowledge of seasonal silhouette and color trends
• Strong illustration/presentation skills
• Understanding of Madewell 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
• BA Fashion Design

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).
• 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: $86,400.00 - $111,700.00

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.