Associate Designer - Women's Sweaters

Madewell • New York, NY

17h

About The Position

The Associate Designer for Women's Sweaters works closely with Design Directors and the Senior Designer to formulate seasonal concepts, select color stories, and develop fabrics, prints, trim, and graphics. The role researches seasonal trends, themes, colors, raw materials, and styling for the assigned classification, and prepares professional presentation boards featuring illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication, and garment samples.

The designer executes seasonal line lists, meets product development calendar deadlines, collaborates with Technical Design to prepare and verify accurate specifications from initial concept through technical design cards, and conducts fittings with the Senior Designer or Design Director. The role also works with Production to maintain the design concept throughout the production process.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of design experience.
• Apparel Design degree; the posting also lists a BA in Fashion Design.
• High taste level and creative ability.
• Strong color sense.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Team-player attitude.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and calendars.
• Good follow-through and a proactive approach.
• Knowledge of garment construction and fabric/trim.
• Strong illustration and sketching ability.
• Knowledge of lab dips.
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Work with Design Directors and the Senior Designer to formulate concepts and select seasonal color stories.
• 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 the assigned classification.
• Execute seasonal line lists and meet product development calendar deadlines.
• Work with Technical Design to prepare and ensure the accuracy of specifications from initial concept through technical design cards.
• Conduct fittings with the Senior Designer or Design Director.
• Work with Production to maintain the design concept throughout the production process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance for eligible associates and family members.
• Family planning support, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• Fitness discounts and medical travel benefits.
• Associate discount across J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell brands.
• Hybrid work model and summer Fridays, with the office closing at 1:00 PM on Fridays during summer months.
• Philanthropic community support through the J.Crew Cares Program.
• PTO package and an end-of-December winter break for eligible full-time Home Office associates.
• Opportunity for a bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level