J.Crew Factory · 4 months ago
Assistant Designer - J.Crew Factory Womens Wovens
New York, NY, USA (Headquarters)
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$58K/yr - $69K/yr
1+ years expJ.Crew Factory is a retailer known for creating classic clothing with a distinct American sensibility. They are seeking an Assistant Designer to work closely with the Manager in creating seasonal lines, selecting color stories, and developing fabrics while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain design integrity and meet business goals.
ApparelE-CommerceRetail
Responsibilities
Work closely with Manager to create seasonal line, select color stories, develop fabrics and prepare for milestone meetings (sketch reviews, proto reviews, assortment reviews)
Prepare professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication, and garment samples
Assist in research of seasonal trends, themes, colors, raw materials, styling, and trims
Create tech packs; work with Technical Design in preparing specs, updating sketches and BOMs
Request dips/strike-offs/handloom submits and garment samples
Create seasonal lineplans / CADs
Attend fittings and take notes
Communicate updates to cross-functional teams in a timely manner
Collaborate with Merchants and Production teams to maintain Design integrity while meeting business goals
Qualification
Required
1-2 years relative Design experience
Apparel Design degree
Strong portfolio
High level understanding of brand aesthetic and enthusiasm for the brand
Strong illustration skills (hand and Adobe Illustrator)
Demonstrated creative sense and ability
Trend/fashion awareness
Technical sketching ability (flats)
Working knowledge of garment construction and trim
Garment measurement and specification experience
Knowledge of lab dips and strike-offs
Excellent color sense
Self-motivated and proactive
Team player with a can-do attitude
Ability to meet deadlines
Organized
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good follow-through with a sense of urgency
Demonstrated ability to do creative, focused visual presentations
Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Excel
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 Factory
J.Crew Factory sells discounted clothing and accessories for men, women, and kids, with online shopping and a rewards program.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tierney Grace
Vice President HR Business Partner
Chris Darr
Human Resources Business Partner
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