Job Description
J.Crew Factory is a well-established clothing company known for its classic styles and commitment to quality. The Assistant Designer will assist in the development of seasonal concepts and collaborate with cross-functional partners to support the product lifecycle from concept to final sample.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of seasonal concepts, color stories, fabric, trim, and graphic direction
- Support the team with trend and market research, including seasonal color, material, silhouette, and styling inspiration
- Create and update professional presentation boards, including CAD sketches, illustrations, and fabric/trim swatches
- Prepare visual materials for internal meetings and milestone presentations
- Maintain up-to-date tech packs, CADs, and linesheets in PLM and shared documents
- Help track and organize sample status, raw materials, and product development details
- Collaborate with Production to support design integrity through the development and bulk process
- Assist with lab dip approvals, fabric submits, and print strike-offs, providing feedback as needed
- Work closely with cross-functional partners including Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production to ensure deadlines are met
- Participate in fittings and team reviews to support the product lifecycle from concept to final sample
- Help maintain the sample closet, raw materials library, and seasonal archives in an organized, accessible manner
Skills
- 0–2 years of design experience, internship experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Fashion Design, or a related field
- Strong illustration and technical sketching ability (flat and fashion)
- Excellent color sense, trend awareness, and an eye for detail
- Demonstrated creative ability and a strong portfolio showcasing design and CAD work
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; knowledge of PLM, Microsoft Word, and Excel
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced design environment
- Previous experience in graphic design or knowledge of graphics development is a plus
Benefits
- 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.
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