Assistant Designer - J.Crew Factory Crewcuts Girls

J.Crew • New York, NY

111d • $57,500 - $69,000

About The Position

Work closely with girls designer to develop styles and associated fabrics, prints and trims. Prepare professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication, and garment samples. Assist in research of seasonal trends, themes, colors, raw materials, styling, and trims. Work with Technical Design in preparing technical design cards. Work with Production to maintain design concept throughout the production process.

Requirements

• 0-2 years Design experience
• Apparel Design degree
• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills
• Demonstrated creative sense and ability
• Trend/fashion awareness
• Technical sketching ability (flat and illustration)
• Working knowledge of garment construction and trim
• Knowledge of lab dips
• Excellent color sense
• Self-directed
• Team player
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong written and communication skills
• Good follow through, sense of urgency
• Demonstrated ability to do creative, focused visual presentations
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• PLM Knowledge Preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop styles and associated fabrics, prints, and trims.
• Prepare professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication, and garment samples.
• Assist in research of seasonal trends, themes, colors, raw materials, styling, and trims.
• Work with Technical Design in preparing technical design cards.
• Collaborate with Production to maintain design concept throughout the production process.

Benefits

• Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
• Great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
• Office closes at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
• Support for communities through philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
• Winter break at the end of December for eligible full-time associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees