J.Crew · 1 day ago
Assistant Designer - Men's Accessories and Footwear
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$58K/yr - $69K/yr
0+ years expJ.Crew is a company dedicated to making modern classics with character, emphasizing quality and timelessness. The Assistant Designer will work closely with the Design team to create concepts, select color stories, and develop fabrics and graphics, while also maintaining organization in samples and materials.
E-CommerceFashionRetail
Responsibilities
Work closely with Design to create concepts, select color stories, and develop fabrics, prints, trim, and graphics
Prepare professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication, and samples
Assists in research of seasonal trends, themes, colors, raw materials, styling, and trims
Maintains and keeps up to date linesheets, sketches and tech packs
Work with cross functional partners to manage and meet deadlines
Work with Production to maintain design concept throughout production process
Keeps samples and raw materials libraries organized and accessible
Qualification
Required
0-2 years Design experience
Apparel Design degree
Strong illustration skills
Demonstrated creative sense and ability
Trend/fashion awareness
Technical sketching ability (flat and illustration)
Basic working knowledge of footwear and accessories categories
Knowledge of lab dips process and comments
Excellent color sense
Self motivated and proactive
Team player
Ability to multi-task and be organized
Strong written and communication skills
Good follow through, sense of urgency, detail oriented
Demonstrated ability to do creative, focused visual presentations
Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Excel
Preferred
Previous experience in footwear preferred but not required
Working knowledge of PLM is preferred but not required
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.
Company
J.Crew
Since 1983, we’ve been designing pieces that feel both 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.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2010-11-23Acquired
2006-06-28IPO
Leadership Team
Libby Wadle
Chief Executive Officer
Gena Smith
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
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