Assistant Designer Cut & Sew Knits

JCrew • New York, NY

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Story J.Crew gets you dressed every day, for every occasion. Since 1983, we’ve been creating classics that feel familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view—it’s no wonder we’ve been in your closet for four decades and counting. Today, we continue to do the classics our way, inspiring not only how you shop but how you define your personal style. Our commitment runs deeper than just making great clothes—we’re proud of our role in getting you dressed with confidence, character, and celebrating a distinctly American sensibility that makes us who we are. Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace. Assistant Designer, Cut & Sew Knits Experience Required: 0–2 years of relevant design experience, with a degree in Apparel or Fashion Design. Overview: 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
• great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell)
• Summer Fridays
• Community Impact
• Winter Break

What This Job Offers

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