Designer - Denim Dressing

Madewell • New York, NY

75d • $86,400 - $108,000

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 position involves managing seasonal product design execution to achieve overall creative and business objectives.

Requirements

• 4-5 years Design experience.
• High taste level and creative ability.
• Ability to manage, coach, and develop others.
• Working knowledge of garment construction, textiles, and pattern/fit.
• Knowledge of fabric/yarn construction.
• Ability to conduct color/print research.
• Knowledge of seasonal silhouette and color trends.
• Strong illustration/presentation skills.
• Understanding of J. Crew Brand, ability to implement into design.
• Proven ability to research and apply market/fashion trend information.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail oriented, good follow through.
• Strong organizational, communication, and written skills.
• Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• BA in Fashion Design.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and unify creative execution of product.
• Manage creative and technical development of product within merchandise assortment strategy.
• Research seasonal trends, themes, color, raw materials, and styling.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Production, and Technical Design to achieve product execution and maintain design integrity.
• Attend and participate in fittings.
• Create design cards for first prototypes, including measurements and construction details.
• Develop and counter source yarn/fabric and trim with production and suppliers.
• Approval of lab dips and fabric/yarn submits.
• Overseas travel for trade exhibitions, design research, and to supervise product development.

Benefits

• Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
• Great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
• Summer Fridays - office closes at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
• Support for the communities through philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
• Winter break at the end of December for eligible full-time associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees