Assistant Designer Cut & Sew Knits

J.Crew • New York, NY

7d • $57,500 - $71,250 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Designer to support the Women's Cut & Sew Knits design team. This entry-level role is ideal for someone passionate about fashion, eager to learn, and excited to contribute to the creative process from concept through production. The Assistant Designer will play a key role in maintaining design integrity, supporting product development, and helping to bring seasonal collections to life.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of design experience, internship experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in graphic design or knowledge of graphics development is a plus.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance
• Family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support)
• Fitness discounts
• Medical travel
• Associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell)
• Summer Fridays (office closes at 1:00 PM every Friday during Summer months)
• Community Impact through philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program
• Winter Break at the end of December for eligible full-time associates at the Home Office
• Paid Time Off (PTO) package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level