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Madewell · 2 weeks ago

Associate Designer - Women's Denim

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$64K/yr - $77K/yr

3+ years exp

Madewell is a company that specializes in premium denim and wardrobe pieces, emphasizing quality and sustainability. The Associate Designer will work closely with the Senior Designer to create concepts, select color stories, and assist in the development of fabrics and prints while maintaining design integrity throughout the production process.

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Responsibilities

Work closely with the Senior Designer to create concepts, select color stories, and develop fabrics, prints, trim, and graphics

Prepare professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication, and garment samples

Assists in research of seasonal trends, themes, colors, raw materials, styling, and trims

Work with Technical Design in preparing specs from initial concept to technical design cards

Work with Production to maintain design concept through out production process

Qualification

Apparel Design degreeIllustration skillsTechnical sketching abilityIllustratorPhotoshopGarment measurement experienceTrend/fashion awarenessColor senseMulti-taskTeam playerWritten communication

Required

3-5 years Design experience

Apparel Design degree

Strong illustration skills

Demonstrated creative sense and ability

Trend/fashion awareness

Technical sketching ability (flat and illustration)

Working knowledge of garment construction and trim

Garment measurement and specification experience

Knowledge of lab dips

Excellent color sense

Self directed

Team player

Ability to multi-task

Strong written and communication skills

Good follow through, 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.