Associate Designer - Women's Sweaters
About The Position
The Associate Designer for Women's Sweaters works closely with Design Directors and the Senior Designer to formulate seasonal concepts and select color stories. The role develops fabrics, prints, trim, and graphics for each season; prepares presentation boards featuring illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrications, and garment samples; and researches seasonal trends, themes, colors, raw materials, and styling for the assigned classification. The Associate Designer executes seasonal line lists, meets product development calendar deadlines, and works with Technical Design to prepare and ensure the accuracy of specifications from initial concept through technical design cards. The role also participates in fittings with the Senior Designer or Design Director and partners with Production to maintain the design concept throughout the production process.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of design experience.
- Apparel Design degree; BA in Fashion Design listed.
- 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 and proactive approach.
- Knowledge of garment construction and fabric/trim.
- Strong illustration skills 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 accuracy of specifications from initial concept to 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
- Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance.
- 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 early office closure at 1:00 PM on Fridays during summer months.
- Community philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
- PTO package and a winter break at the end of December for eligible full-time Home Office associates.
- Opportunity for bonus.
- Competitive benefits and perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
