Assistant Designer - J.Crew Men's Sweaters

Summary: J.Crew Factory is known for its commitment to creating classic yet fresh clothing. The Assistant Designer will work closely with the Senior Designer to research trends, create technical sketches, and prepare design presentations. Responsibilities: - Work closely with Senior Designer in researching seasonal trends, themes, colors, and raw materials to compile comprehensive market research - Work closely with Senior Designer in designing into each concept and creating technical sketches (CADS) - Prepare professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, and garment samples - Work with Senior Designer in each process for preparing design cards from initial concept to bulk - Assist in maintaining all components of the design card are up to date with correct information - Update seasonal visual line sheets with consistency and attention to detail - Maintain protos and design samples Required Qualifications: - 0-2 years Design experience - Apparel Design degree - Demonstrated creative sense and ability - Trend/fashion awareness - Strong technical sketching ability on Adobe Illustrator is a must (design sketches and CADS) - Working knowledge of garment construction - Garment measurement and specification experience - Excellent color sense - Self directed - Detail-oriented - Team player - Ability to multi-task - Strong written and communication skills - Good follow through, sense of urgency - Demonstrated ability to do creative, focused visual presentations - Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Excel Preferred Qualifications: - Sweater design knowledge or experience Required Skills: Technical sketching, Adobe Illustrator, Garment construction, Sweater design, Garment measurement, specification, Color sense, Trend/fashion awareness, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Self-directed, written, multi-task, follow through, Sense of urgency Benefits: Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more., 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)., In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months., We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program., 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.