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

J Crew•New York, NY

71d

About The Position

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

Nice To Haves

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.

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