Associate Designer - Knits

Madewell • New York, NY

10d

About The Position

At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we’ve been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality, authenticity, and versatility. From iconic jeans perfected by denim experts to the essential tee, the most versatile shoe, and the timeless leather bag—if it’s Madewell, it’s made well. 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: Work closely with VP and Designer on team to formulate concepts, select color stories and develop fabrics, prints, trim and graphics for each season. Prepare professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication and garment samples. Research seasonal trends, themes, color, raw materials and styling for specified classification. Execute seasonal line list and meet product development calendar deadlines. Work with Technical Design in preparing and ensuring accuracy of specs from initial concept to technical design cards. Conduct fittings with Designer or VP of Design. Work with Production to maintain design concept throughout production process. We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.

Requirements

• 2-5 years Design experience
• Apparel Design degree
• High taste level and creative ability
• Strong color sense
• Excellent presentation skills
• Team player
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and calendars
• Good follow through, proactive
• Knowledge of garment construction and fabric/trim
• Strong illustration skills and sketching ability
• Knowledge of lab dips
• Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM, Microsoft Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Work closely with VP and Designer on team to formulate concepts, select color stories and develop fabrics, prints, trim and graphics for each season.
• Prepare professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication and garment samples.
• Research seasonal trends, themes, color, raw materials and styling for specified classification.
• Execute seasonal line list and meet product development calendar deadlines.
• Work with Technical Design in preparing and ensuring accuracy of specs from initial concept to technical design cards.
• Conduct fittings with Designer or VP of Design.
• Work with Production to maintain design concept throughout production process.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees