Assistant Designer Cut & Sew Knits

Assistant Designer – Cut & Sew Knits

J.Crew has been creating classic, high‑quality apparel since 1983, blending tradition with contemporary style. We are looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented Assistant Designer to support the Women’s Cut & Sew Knits design team.

As an entry‑level role, you will contribute from concept through production, ensuring design integrity and helping bring seasonal collections to life.

• Assist in the development of seasonal concepts, color stories, fabric, trim, and graphic direction.
• Support trend and market research, including seasonal color, material, silhouette, and styling inspiration.
• Create and update professional presentation boards, including CAD sketches, illustrations, and fabric/trim swatches.
• Prepare visual materials for internal meetings and milestone presentations.
• Maintain up‑to‑date tech packs, CADs, and line sheets in PLM and shared documents.
• Track and organize sample status, raw materials, and product development details.
• Collaborate with Production to support design integrity through the development and bulk process.
• Assist with lab dip approvals, fabric submits, and print strike‑offs, providing feedback as needed.
• Work closely with Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production to ensure deadlines are met.
• Participate in fittings and team reviews to support the product lifecycle from concept to final sample.
• Help maintain the sample closet, raw materials library, and seasonal archives in an organized, accessible manner.

• 0–2 years of design experience; internship experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design or a related field.
• Strong illustration and technical sketching ability (flat and fashion).
• Excellent color sense, trend awareness, and an eye for detail.
• Demonstrated creative ability and a strong portfolio showcasing design and CAD work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; knowledge of PLM, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast‑paced design environment.
• Previous experience in graphic design or knowledge of graphics development is a plus.

• Health & Well‑being benefits: medical, dental, prescription, vision insurance, fertility, adoption and surrogacy support, fitness discounts, medical travel.
• Associate discount across all J.Crew brands.
• Hybrid work model and summer Fridays (office closing at 1:00PM during summer months).
• Community impact through philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
• Winter break at the end of December for eligible full‑time associates.

Salary Range: $57,500.00 – $71,250.00. Base salary will vary based on location and experience.

J.Crew Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We affirmatively provide equal opportunity for all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, 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.