Assistant Designer, Factory Jewelry

Job description

Our Story J.Crew gets you dressed every day, for every occasion. Since 1983, we’ve been creating classics that feel familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view—it’s no wonder we’ve been in your closet for four decades and counting. Today, we continue to do the classics our way, inspiring not only how you shop but how you define your personal style. Our commitment runs deeper than just making great clothes—we’re proud of our role in getting you dressed with confidence, character, and celebrating a distinctly American sensibility that makes us who we are. Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace. The Role + Purpose Work closely with the Associate Designer and Design Director to create and develop a wide range of products across accessories and gift categories, including jewelry, soft accessories, socks, seasonal items, and other novelty products. Contribute to concept development, color stories, materials, prints, trims, graphics, and overall product execution. Prepare professional presentation boards featuring illustrations, CAD artwork, AI renderings, fabrications, materials, and product samples. Assist in researching seasonal trends, themes, colors, raw materials, styling, and trims to inspire new product concepts. Partner with Technical Design to prepare specifications and support product development from initial concept through technical design handoff. Work closely with Production and cross-functional partners to help maintain design intent throughout the product development and production process. Qualifications 0-3 years Design experience Degree in Apparel Design, Accessories Design, or related field Demonstrated creative sense and ability Knowledge of jewelry construction, components, materials, and embellishment techniques preferred Trend/fashion awareness Technical sketching ability, including flats and illustrations Working knowledge of accessory construction and materials Excellent color sense Self-directed with strong organizational skills Team player with a collaborative mindset Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong follow-through and sense of urgency Demonstrated ability to create compelling visual presentations Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Excel We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams. Benefits + Perks Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more. Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell). Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months. Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program. Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge. Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $71,250.00 At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks. One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds. JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.