J.Crew Factory
Senior Designer - J.Crew Factory Men's Sweaters and Cut and Sew Knits
J.Crew Factory, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Manage seasonal product design execution to achieve overall creative and business objectives. Responsibilities
Coordinate and unify creative execution of product. Manage creative and technical development of product within 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 protos, including measurements and construction details. Develop and counter source yarn/fabric and trim with production and suppliers. Approval of lab dips and fabric/yarn submits. Overseas travel for trade exhibitions, design research, and to supervise product development. Develop seasonal concepts, sketches, and cohesive product stories aligned with brand aesthetic and market trends. Oversee creative direction for men\'s graphic design and manage freelance graphic artists. Create artworks for stripes, intarsia, fairisle, etc. in Adobe Illustrator. Prepare professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication, and garment samples. Qualifications
8+ years 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/presentation skills. Understanding of J.Crew Factory Brand, ability to implement into design. Proven ability to research and apply market/fashion trend information. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Detail oriented, good follow through. Strong organizational, communication, and written skills. Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Excel. BA Fashion Design. Benefits
Health & Well-being: Medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning, fitness discounts, travel and more. Associate Discount: Discount across J.Crew brands. Summer Fridays: Office closure at 1:00 PM on Fridays during summer months. Community Impact: J.Crew Cares Program and philanthropic efforts. Winter Break: End-of-year break for eligible full-time associates at the Home Office. Salary Range: $97,600.00 - $122,000.00 J.Crew Group (JCG) aims to pay competitively for size and industry. Base salary may vary by region, knowledge, skills and experience. The base salary is part of a total rewards strategy that also includes potential bonuses and benefits. One of our core focuses is building belonging. We are committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. JCG is proud to 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. Note: Availability of benefits and perks may be subject to work location and employment type and may have eligibility requirements.
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Manage seasonal product design execution to achieve overall creative and business objectives. Responsibilities
Coordinate and unify creative execution of product. Manage creative and technical development of product within 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 protos, including measurements and construction details. Develop and counter source yarn/fabric and trim with production and suppliers. Approval of lab dips and fabric/yarn submits. Overseas travel for trade exhibitions, design research, and to supervise product development. Develop seasonal concepts, sketches, and cohesive product stories aligned with brand aesthetic and market trends. Oversee creative direction for men\'s graphic design and manage freelance graphic artists. Create artworks for stripes, intarsia, fairisle, etc. in Adobe Illustrator. Prepare professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication, and garment samples. Qualifications
8+ years 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/presentation skills. Understanding of J.Crew Factory Brand, ability to implement into design. Proven ability to research and apply market/fashion trend information. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Detail oriented, good follow through. Strong organizational, communication, and written skills. Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Excel. BA Fashion Design. Benefits
Health & Well-being: Medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning, fitness discounts, travel and more. Associate Discount: Discount across J.Crew brands. Summer Fridays: Office closure at 1:00 PM on Fridays during summer months. Community Impact: J.Crew Cares Program and philanthropic efforts. Winter Break: End-of-year break for eligible full-time associates at the Home Office. Salary Range: $97,600.00 - $122,000.00 J.Crew Group (JCG) aims to pay competitively for size and industry. Base salary may vary by region, knowledge, skills and experience. The base salary is part of a total rewards strategy that also includes potential bonuses and benefits. One of our core focuses is building belonging. We are committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. JCG is proud to 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. Note: Availability of benefits and perks may be subject to work location and employment type and may have eligibility requirements.
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