Assistant Color Librarian

JCrew • New York, NY

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Color Librarian keeps J.Crew’s Women’s and Kids color library, palettes, and standards organized and accurate, and supports the Concept & Color team through each seasonal cycle. Reporting to the Associate, Concept & Color, this role manages color materials, naming, and requests from design, production, and merchandising teams, while gaining hands-on exposure to how a color story moves from concept to product.

The role assists with day-to-day color development and color processes for Women’s, Men’s, and Kids collections. It maintains and updates physical and digital color standards, creates and distributes seasonal palette references, renders and matches colors digitally, and organizes the color library and related materials using PLM. The Assistant Color Librarian also responds to color requests, coordinates color materials and packages with vendors and partners, and supports Concept and CAD teams with research, sourcing, presentations, cross-functional projects, and administrative tasks.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in fashion, design, retail, or a related creative or organizational setting; internships, freelance work, coursework, and personal projects count.
• Demonstrated interest in fashion, design, or art.
• Foundational understanding of color theory and design research.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized, with strong attention to color codes, names, and standards.
• Strong follow-up skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to accurately distinguish color.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Miro, PLM, and color systems such as Pantone.
• Experience coordinating samples, vendors, or shipments, or organizing a physical library, inventory, or archive.
• Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A degree in Design, Fashion, Art, or a related field is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Concept & Color Associate and Designer with day-to-day color development and color processes for Women’s, Men’s, and Kids collections.
• Maintain, match, and update color standards daily, both physically on palettes and digitally in PLM.
• Create references for seasonal color palettes for all teams.
• Produce and distribute physical copies of seasonal palettes and color standards.
• Render and match colors digitally in Illustrator for reference.
• Organize and maintain the color library, including seasonal color dips and strike-offs by category, and input new colors using PLM across Women’s, Men’s, and crewcuts.
• Respond to color-related requests from design, production, and merchandising teams.
• Order color materials and standards from vendors, prepare and send packages to cross-functional partners and suppliers, and standardize and process physical palettes for designers.
• Support the Concept and CAD teams with research, sourcing, presentations, cross-functional projects, and administrative tasks throughout the color and concept process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance for eligible associates and family members.
• Family planning support, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• Fitness discounts and medical travel support.
• Associate discounts across J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell.
• Hybrid work model.
• Summer Fridays, with the office closing at 1:00 PM every Friday during the summer months.
• Philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program supporting communities where associates live and work.
• PTO package and a winter break at the end of December for eligible full-time associates at the Home Office.
• Opportunity for bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed