J.Crew Factory · 7 hours ago
Assistant Designer - J.Crew Factory Women's Knits & Lounge
New York, NY, USA (Headquarters)
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$58K/yr - $69K/yr
0+ years expJ.Crew Factory is a well-established clothing company known for its classic and stylish apparel. They are seeking an Assistant Designer to assist in the development of seasonal concepts, support trend research, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product integrity throughout the design process.
ApparelE-CommerceRetail
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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.
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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