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Madewell · 1 day ago

Designer - Denim Dressing

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$86K/yr - $108K/yr

4+ years exp

Madewell is a company that creates premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces, emphasizing quality and sustainability. They are seeking a Designer to manage seasonal product design execution, coordinate creative execution, and collaborate with various teams to maintain design integrity.

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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

Attend and participate in 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

Qualification

Design experienceGarment construction knowledgeIllustrator proficiencyColor/print research abilityIllustration skillsTextiles knowledgeCoach othersMicrosoft Word proficiencyMicrosoft Excel proficiencyJ. Crew BrandCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDetail orientedCreative abilityWritten skills

Required

4-5 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 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 - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & 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 1:00 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 - 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.