J.Crew · 3 days ago
Sr. Design Director - Women's Accessories
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $213K/yr
15+ years expJ.Crew is a well-established company known for creating classic clothing with a distinctive point of view. The Sr. Design Director of Women's Accessories will lead the design vision for accessories, ensuring alignment with the brand's identity while fostering creativity and collaboration within a talented design team.
E-CommerceFashionRetail
Responsibilities
Lead the design vision for Women's Accessories across handbags, footwear, and small leather goods, creating cohesive assortments that balance trend-forward innovation with timeless J.Crew style and brand authenticity
Develop compelling assortments that ensure alignment with the broader Women's ready-to-wear product line and reinforce the brand identity
Design collections that complement and enhance the overall product offering while responding to market demands, customer insights, and emerging trends
Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for new silhouettes, materials, craftsmanship techniques, and brand-defining hero products across all accessory categories
Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of designers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and creative environment
Build and develop a talented design team, ensuring continuous growth, professional development, and design excellence
Cultivate strong partnerships with Merchandising, Sourcing, and Marketing teams to ensure seamless execution of the accessories assortment
Work closely with Sourcing to ensure the integrity of materials, construction, and fit while adhering to budget and timelines
Partner with Marketing to create compelling storytelling and campaigns that highlight the accessories collection's unique features, craftsmanship, and value
Stay ahead of market trends, competitor analysis, and consumer insights to position J.Crew as a leader in the accessories space
Translate market and customer insights into commercially successful designs that elevate the brand's accessories portfolio
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in accessories design, with deep knowledge of handbags, footwear, and jewelry including materials, construction techniques, and product development
Proven ability to create accessories collections that blend core, timeless styles with trend-forward innovation, enhancing the overall product line
Strong leadership skills with a track record of building, managing, and leading high-performing design teams
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with Merchandising, Sourcing, and Marketing teams to achieve business objectives
Advanced understanding of materials, construction methods, and quality standards specific to handbags, footwear, and accessories
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, or a related field
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.
Company
J.Crew
Since 1983, we’ve been designing pieces that feel both familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view...it’s no wonder we’ve been in your closet for four decades and counting.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2010-11-23Acquired
2006-06-28IPO
Leadership Team
Libby Wadle
Chief Executive Officer
Gena Smith
Chief Human Resources Officer
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