ASSISTANT DESIGNER- WOMEN'S FOOTWEAR, BAGS, and BELTS

JCrew • New York, NY

26d • 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. The Role + Purpose Sketching/ AI CADs / Design Support with supervision- Color Cad updates PLM Data entry- ID and color code creation, carryforwards, tech pack uploads Digital working boards- Organize and maintain, set up templates, create line sheets, including colorways/styles Create & complete Tech packs with supervision/ Sample corrections with guidance Organization-managing samples, keeping submits/materials organized, purging samples, upkeep of sample library Abides by calendar, processes, and deadlines with guidance from manager

Requirements

• 0-3 years Design experience
• Apparel, Industrial design, or Footwear/Accessory Design degree
• Creativity and strong illustration skills
• Trend/fashion awareness
• Technical sketching ability (flat and illustration)
• Working knowledge of footwear, bags, and belts construction and materials
• Footwear/Handbag measurement and specification experience
• Excellent color sense and knowledge of lab dips
• Demonstrated ability to do creative, focused visual presentations
• Strong written and communication skills
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Excel, Pro Create/Hand sketching a plus
• PLM and MIRO experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Sketching/ AI CADs / Design Support with supervision- Color Cad updates
• PLM Data entry- ID and color code creation, carryforwards, tech pack uploads
• Digital working boards- Organize and maintain, set up templates, create line sheets, including colorways/styles
• Create & complete Tech packs with supervision/ Sample corrections with guidance
• Organization-managing samples, keeping submits/materials organized, purging samples, upkeep of sample library
• Abides by calendar, processes, and deadlines with guidance from manager
• Fittings- responsible attending, minor sketch updates post fitting, photo, and note taking
• Trend Research, shopping, presenting ideas
• Presentations – prior set up of samples, boards, and materials
• Legal- attend legal meetings and maintain legal deck
• Approval comments- prepare for samples to review with manager
• Sample Management- Keeping track and organizing samples

Benefits

• Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
• Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
• Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
• Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
• Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees