Designer - J.Crew Jewelry
About The Position
The Designer - J.Crew Jewelry role manages seasonal product design execution to achieve creative and business objectives. The designer coordinates and unifies product creative execution; manages creative and technical development within the merchandise assortment strategy; and researches seasonal trends, themes, color, raw materials, and styling. The role collaborates with Merchandising, Production, and Technical Design to deliver product while maintaining design integrity, conducts fittings, and creates design cards for first prototypes with measurements and construction details. The designer develops and counter-sources yarn, fabric, and trim with Production and suppliers; approves lab dips and fabric or yarn submissions; and travels overseas for trade exhibitions, design research, and product-development supervision. The role calls for strong design judgment, knowledge of construction and textiles, trend research skills, and the ability to work independently and support the development of others.
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/fit.
- Knowledge of fabric/yarn construction.
- Ability to conduct color/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 into design.
- Proven ability to research and apply market/fashion trend information.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Detail-oriented with 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 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 and medical travel.
- Associate discount across J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell.
- Hybrid work model.
- Summer Fridays, with the office closing at 1:00 PM every Friday during the summer months.
- Community philanthropic efforts through the J.Crew Cares Program.
- Paid time off package.
- Winter break at the end of December for eligible full-time Home Office associates.
- Opportunity for bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
