Sr. Digital Designer

Designer Jobs; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription, and eye

Family planning support

Fitness discounts

Associate Discount across all brands

Summer Fridays

J.Crew Cares Program

Winter Break

Job summary

J.Crew Group, Inc. seeks a Senior Digital Designer to strengthen design across J.Crew digital touchpoints in a hybrid New York role.

You will translate concepts into wireframes and visual assets, collaborating with Art Directors, web developers, designers, content strategists, and writers to deliver a customer-focused brand experience. Your portfolio should demonstrate depth in digital design and typography, with proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe CC, plus knowledge of responsive web

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment, with fashion and technology industry experience.
• Proven depth of design and digital experience demonstrated through a portfolio of work.
• Strong command of typography, layout, form, and color.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Indesign, Adobe CC, and responsive web design.
• Working understanding of web standards, cross-browser compatibility, and image optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of web technology restrictions and opportunities.
• Proactive, ideas-driven approach with initiative and follow-through.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills in support of deadline-driven work.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative, user-focused design solutions that incorporate all elements of a great experience while conforming to style guidelines.
• Generate engaging, shop-able content for the J.Crew website and omni-channel touchpoints.
• Take ownership of projects including editorial features, responsive style arrays, emails, affiliates, and site enhancements.
• Communicate necessary production information clearly to relevant team members throughout the process.
• Apply sophisticated, charming typography with an understanding of its role in the overall experience.
• Stay aware of fashion and business trends and social ideas, interpreting them into strong creative work.
• Manage stringent deadlines while quickly adjusting to changing priorities.
• Enhance user interfaces in collaboration with Art Directors and front-end developers.
• Bring content to life through unique, user-friendly approaches.
• Ensure high-quality output with consistent, clear design that aligns with the J.Crew brand aesthetic.
• Maintain and elevate brand positioning through quality design standards.
• Develop technical skills and stay up to date on software changes and developments in web technology.
• Support the Senior Digital Art Director, design colleagues, and the wider brand creative team.
• Influence and guide Designers and Juniors.
• Execute and or guide still life photoshoots.

Job description

J. Crew Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Digital Designer to strengthen design across J.Crew digital touchpoints. This hybrid role in New York focuses on delivering polished, on-brand experiences across the website, email, social, and off-site marketing.

Role Purpose

As a Senior Digital Designer, you will enhance design for J.Crew’s digital channels, moving projects from creative concept through final delivery. You will translate strong ideas into wireframes and visual assets that support a clear, customer-focused brand and experience. The role includes working closely with Art Directors, web developers, designers, content strategists, and writers within the Brand Creative team.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative, user-focused design solutions that incorporate all elements of a great experience while conforming to style guidelines.
• Generate engaging, shop-able content for the J.Crew website and omni-channel touchpoints.
• Take ownership of projects including editorial features, responsive style arrays, emails, affiliates, and site enhancements.
• Communicate necessary production information clearly to relevant team members throughout the process.
• Apply sophisticated, charming typography with an understanding of its role in the overall experience.
• Stay aware of fashion and business trends and social ideas, interpreting them into strong creative work.
• Manage stringent deadlines while quickly adjusting to changing priorities.
• Enhance user interfaces in collaboration with Art Directors and front-end developers.
• Bring content to life through unique, user-friendly approaches.
• Ensure high-quality output with consistent, clear design that aligns with the J.Crew brand aesthetic.
• Maintain and elevate brand positioning through quality design standards.
• Develop technical skills and stay up to date on software changes and developments in web technology.
• Support the Senior Digital Art Director, design colleagues, and the wider brand creative team.
• Influence and guide Designers and Juniors.
• Execute and or guide still life photoshoots.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment, with fashion and technology industry experience.
• Proven depth of design and digital experience demonstrated through a portfolio of work.
• Strong command of typography, layout, form, and color.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Indesign, Adobe CC, and responsive web design.
• Working understanding of web standards, cross-browser compatibility, and image optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of web technology restrictions and opportunities.
• Proactive, ideas-driven approach with initiative and follow-through.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills in support of deadline-driven work.

Technologies

• Photoshop
• Indesign
• Adobe CC

Compensation & Location

• Location: New York, NY (hybrid)
• Salary: USD 72,500 - 89,750 per year
• Minimum experience: 7 years

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance
• Family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support)
• Fitness discounts
• Medical travel and more
• Associate Discount across all brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell)
• Summer Fridays (office closed at 1:00 PM every Friday during the summer months, in addition to the hybrid work model)
• Community impact through philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program
• Winter Break (end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office)

Benefits + Perks Notes

• Availability of benefits and perks may vary by work location and employment type and may include eligibility requirements.
• Salary range noted as $72,500.00 - $89,750.00; base salary may vary based on internal equity, geographic region, and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• The base salary is one component of J.Crew Group’s total rewards strategy and may include the opportunity for bonus and competitive benefits and perks.