Designer - J.Crew Jewelry

JCrew•New York, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Designer manages seasonal product design execution to achieve overall creative and business objectives. The role coordinates and unifies product creative execution, and manages creative and technical product development within the merchandise assortment strategy. The Designer researches seasonal trends, themes, colors, raw materials, and styling; works with Merchandising, Production, and Technical Design to execute products while maintaining design integrity; and conducts fittings. The role also creates design cards for first prototypes with measurements and construction details, develops and counter-sources yarn, fabric, and trim with Production and suppliers, and approves lab dips and fabric or yarn submissions. Overseas travel is required for trade exhibitions, design research, and product-development supervision.

Requirements

4–5 years of design experience.
High taste level and creative ability.
Ability to manage, coach, and develop others.
Working knowledge of garment construction, textiles, and pattern and fit.
Knowledge of fabric and yarn construction.
Ability to conduct color and print research.
Knowledge of seasonal silhouette and color trends.
Strong illustration and presentation skills.
Understanding of the J.Crew brand and ability to implement it in design.
Proven ability to research and apply market and fashion trend information.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Detail-oriented, with good follow-through.
Strong organizational, communication, and written skills.
Proficiency 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 the 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.
Conduct fittings.
Create design cards for first prototypes, including measurements and construction details.
Develop and counter-source yarn, fabric, and trim with Production and suppliers.
Approve lab dips and fabric or yarn submissions.
Travel overseas for trade exhibitions, design research, and to supervise product development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance for eligible associates and family members.
Family planning support, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
Fitness discounts.
Medical travel benefits.
Associate discount across J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell.
Hybrid work model.
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.
Winter break at the end of December for eligible full-time Home Office associates.
Opportunity for bonus.