Our Story

We make modern classics with character. We believe in true timelessness, the integrity of well-made clothes, and since our inception, great quality at a great price. That’s in our DNA. 
  
But we know it’s not only about the clothes, it’s about the feeling it gives the people who wear them—whether they’re confidently giving a presentation in a well-tailored suit; basking in salty beach days in vibrant, sun-soaked swimsuits; or joyfully rediscovering their favorite Rollneck sweater in their closet again and again, season after season. 
  
Ultimately, it’s about helping our customers be the best, most authentic versions of themselves. And that’s what we’re after, to inspire people’s lives and style, for four decades and counting... 

Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.

Overview: Design and execute seasonal sweaters and cold weather accessories for women's, men's, girls' and boys' categories 

Responsibilities

Understand seasonal design theme, mood and colors and support a sweater design director to achieve cohesive line buildingWith minimal supervision and directions from director,  responsible for creative and technical development of sweaters and cold weather accessories within merchandise assortment strategyManage or mentor 1-2 assistant or associate sweater designers.Work by calendar deadline and allocate tasks to team members  and check and supervise their work qualitiesCreate detailed and accurate flat sketches and CADs at fast pace in Adobe Illustrator by using brush and fill skillfullyResearch seasonal trends, themes, color, raw materials, and styling, and interpret them in brand right productsAbility to built a compelling assortment by allocating design ideas to appropriate merchandiser’s line planCollaborate with Merchandising, Production, and Technical Design to achieve product execution and maintain design integrity.Create tech packs confidently in PLM for first protos, including accurate BOMs, measurements and sweater construction details.Develop and counter source yarn and fabric/trim with sourcing partners.Develop color stories for sweaters in line with Design Directors' vision and execute and manage color development in PLMDevelop or direct development of artwork for stripes, jacquard, intersia, fairisle, embroidery, embellishment etc in Illustrator or PhotoshopApproval of lab dips and fabric/yarn submits for cold weather accessories.Occasional travel for trade exhibitions, design research, and to supervise product development.Attend fittings to achieve design intent

Qualifications

6-8 years Design experience. At least 1-2 years of working experience as a designer level.Solid understanding and working knowledge of yarn, gauge, constructions of sweaters. Candidate must be able to pick right yarn, gauge, and construction to achieve design intent per each styleDetail oriented, good follow throughHighly proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Excel.Proficiency in PLM system (Flax PLM experience is plus)Miro experience is a plus, but no a must. But candidate needs to be open to adopt any new technologies as we progress and needs to be tech savvy.Understanding of J. Crew Factory Brand aesthetic.Proven ability to research and apply market/fashion trend information into brand right designHigh level of commitment to roleAccountable and trustworthyTeam player and take on creative and mundane tasks with positive attitudeDemonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervisionDiplomatic, resilient and flexibleAbility to learn and retain information on the job and to apply new learning to similar projectsStrong organizational, communication, and written skillsStrong presentation skillsCommitment to excellence with strong desire and determination to pursue goalsAbility to manage, coach, and develop othersAbility to conduct color/pattern researchAbility and genuine interest to keep up with seasonal silhouette and color trendsBA Fashion Design

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We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.

Benefits + Perks

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).

Flex Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday year-round.

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.

Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

Salary Range: $86,400.00 - $108,000.00

At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.  The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.

One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.

 

JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.