Assistant Designer Cut & Sew Knits

Assistant Designer, Cut & Sew Knits

Experience

Required:

0–2 years of relevant design experience, with a degree in Apparel or Fashion Design.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Designer to support the Women’s Cut & Sew Knits design team. This entry-level role is ideal for someone passionate about fashion, eager to learn, and excited to contribute to the creative process from concept through production.

• Assist in the development of seasonal concepts, color stories, fabric, trim, and graphic direction.
• Support the team with 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.
• Help 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 cross‑functional partners including 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 as well as 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 – Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning support, fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
• Associate Discount – We offer a great discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
• Summer Fridays – We 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 – Eligible full‑time associates at the Home Office receive a winter break at the end of December.

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.

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.