Assistant Color Librarian

J.Crew • New York, NY

2d • $23 - $26 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Color Librarian keeps J.Crew Women’s and Kids’ color libraries, palettes, and standards organized and accurate, and supports the Concept & Color team throughout each seasonal cycle. Reporting to the Associate, Concept & Color, this role manages color materials, naming, and requests from design, production, and merchandising. It offers hands-on exposure to how color stories move from concept to product.

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.
• Strong attention to detail and organization, including care with 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 and ability to work 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 is 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 palette and color-standard copies; and render and match colors digitally in Illustrator for reference.
• Organize and maintain the color library, including seasonal color dips and category strike-offs, and enter new colors in 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 benefits.
• Associate discounts across J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell.
• Hybrid work model.
• Summer Fridays, with the office closing at 1:00 PM on Fridays during summer months.
• Community philanthropic support through the J.Crew Cares Program.
• PTO package and an end-of-December winter break for eligible full-time Home Office associates.
• Opportunity for a bonus.

What This Job Offers

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