Assistant designer women's accessories
About The Position
Work closely with the Associate Designer and Design Director to create and develop a wide range of products across accessories and gift categories, including jewelry, soft accessories, socks, seasonal items, and other novelty products. Contribute to concept development, color stories, materials, prints, trims, graphics, and overall product execution. Prepare professional presentation boards featuring illustrations, CAD artwork, AI renderings, fabrications, materials, and product samples. Assist in researching seasonal trends, themes, colors, raw materials, styling, and trims to inspire new product concepts. Partner with Technical Design to prepare specifications and support product development from initial concept through technical design handoff. Work closely with Production and cross-functional partners to help maintain design intent throughout the product development and production process.
Requirements
- 0-3 years Design experience
- Degree in Apparel Design, Accessories Design, or related field
- Demonstrated creative sense and ability
- Technical sketching ability, including flats and illustrations
- Working knowledge of accessory construction and materials
- Excellent color sense
- Self-directed with strong organizational skills
- Team player with a collaborative mindset
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong follow-through and sense of urgency
- Demonstrated ability to create compelling visual presentations
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Excel
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of jewelry construction, components, materials, and embellishment techniques preferred
Responsibilities
- Create and develop a wide range of products across accessories and gift categories, including jewelry, soft accessories, socks, seasonal items, and other novelty products.
- Contribute to concept development, color stories, materials, prints, trims, graphics, and overall product execution.
- Prepare professional presentation boards featuring illustrations, CAD artwork, AI renderings, fabrications, materials, and product samples.
- Assist in researching seasonal trends, themes, colors, raw materials, styling, and trims to inspire new product concepts.
- Partner with Technical Design to prepare specifications and support product development from initial concept through technical design handoff.
- Work closely with Production and cross-functional partners to help maintain design intent throughout the product development and production process.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Prescription insurance
- Vision insurance
- Family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support)
- Fitness discounts
- Medical travel
- Associate discount across all brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell)
- Summer Fridays (office closes at 1:00 PM every Friday during Summer months)
- Winter break at the end of December for eligible full-time associates at the Home Office
- Paid time off (PTO) package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
