Director Creative Production

J.Crew; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being - medical, dental,

Associate Discount - brand products

Summer Fridays - early close on Friday

Community Impact - philanthropic & C a

Winter Break - extended time off

Job summary

J.Crew Group in the United States is seeking a Director of Production to lead end-to-end production for ecommerce and creative photo shoots, partnering with Creative, Merchandising and Marketing to translate vision into scalable production plans.

You will own budgets, timelines, and resources, building scalable processes and leading internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality, on-brand content in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading creative production and related disciplines with progressive leadership.
• Proven experience developing and executing production strategies within high-volume creative environments.
• Deep knowledge of production planning, budgeting, scheduling, contracts, licensing and usage rights, vendor management, and production operations.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing teams, coaching talent, and building high-performing orgs.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies, production companies, vendors, studios, and other production partners.
• Strong business, financial, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Deep understanding of e-commerce and creative content production, with a track record of delivering high-quality on-brand work.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end production for e-commerce and creative shoots from pre-production through final delivery.
• Lead and develop internal teams while overseeing freelance crew, vendors, studios, locations, and production partners.
• Partner with Creative, Merchandising, Marketing, and cross-functional teams to translate vision into production plans.
• Own production budgets, timelines, resources, and priorities, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and brand standards.
• Develop and implement scalable production processes, workflows, and best practices.
• Identify and implement innovative solutions to complex production challenges balancing creative, finance, and feasibility.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external partnerships for a collaborative production environment.

Skills

Creative production leadership

E-commerce production

Brand production

Studio operations

Vendor management

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent experience

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:

The Director of Production leads the end-to-end operational, financial, and logistical execution of J.Crew’s e-commerce and creative brand imagery, translating creative vision and business objectives into seamless, high-quality productions. This role partners closely with Creative, Merchandising, and Marketing leaders to shape production strategies, drive operational excellence, and build scalable capabilities, processes, and best practices that support the evolving needs of the business. The Director fosters an inclusive, high-performing culture while cultivating best-in-class external partnerships and identifying innovative approaches and technologies that expand creative possibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end production for e-commerce and creative photo shoots, from pre-production through final delivery, ensuring projects meet creative, operational, and business objectives.

• Lead and develop internal teams while overseeing freelance crew, vendors, studios, locations, and production partners to ensure seamless and efficient execution.

• Partner with Creative, Merchandising, Marketing, and cross-functional teams to translate creative vision and business priorities into effective production strategies and plans.

• Own production budgets, timelines, resources, and priorities, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and to brand standards.

• Develop and implement scalable production processes, workflows, and best practices that improve efficiency, consistency, quality, and team effectiveness.

• Identify and implement innovative solutions to complex production challenges, balancing creative ambition, operational feasibility, and financial considerations.

• Build and maintain strong internal and external partnerships, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing production environment.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 10+ years of experience leading creative production, content production, e-commerce, fashion, brand production, studio operations, or related creative disciplines, with progressive leadership responsibility.

• Proven experience developing and executing production strategies, processes, and operating models within complex, high-volume creative environments.

• Deep knowledge of production planning, budgeting, scheduling, contracts, licensing and usage rights, vendor management, and production operations.

• Demonstrated success leading and developing teams, with the ability to coach talent, foster collaboration, and build high-performing organizations.

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies, production companies, vendors, studios, and other production partners.

• Strong business, financial, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to balance creative, operational, and financial priorities.

• Deep understanding of e-commerce and creative content production, with a track record of delivering high-quality, on-brand work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• Experience leading high-volume e-commerce and creative photo production within fashion, retail, lifestyle, or a consumer brand environment.

• Experience working across e-commerce and editorial/creative content, with an understanding of the distinct production needs of each.

• Experience building and scaling production capabilities, processes, and teams within a fast-paced, evolving organization.

• Experience managing complex relationships with agencies, production companies, creators, technology partners, vendors, studios, and locations.

• Experience with production management, scheduling, budgeting, and workflow technologies that support efficient production operations.

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.

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: $170,400.00 - $227,700.00

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’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.