Assistant designer women's accessories

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.

• 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.

• Health & Well‑being – Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption and 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 1:00PM 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 and employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

Salary Range: $57,500.00 – $71,250.00

At J.Crew Group (JCG) 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.

We make timeless clothes that last a lifetime…then pair them with of‑the‑moment styles season after season, decade after decade. We think that distinct heritage pairs perfectly with modern design and fabric technology. We believe in feel‑good color… Even if black or navy makes you feel best, we’re here for that. We’re the experts in signature categories: cashmere, coats, blazers, pants—and we also collaborate with the coolest brands out there because we know that creativity is contagious.

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