Assistant designer women's accessories

JCrew•New York, NY

23h•Hybrid

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
Knowledge of jewelry construction, components, materials, and embellishment techniques preferred
Trend/fashion awareness
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

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.