Our Story

J.Crew gets you dressed every day, for every occasion. 

Since 1983, we’ve been creating classics that feel 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.

Today, we continue to do the classics our way, inspiring not only how you shop but how you define your personal style. Our commitment runs deeper than just making great clothes—we’re proud of our role in getting you dressed with confidence, character, and celebrating a distinctly American sensibility that makes us who we are. 

Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.

The Role + Purpose

Sketching/ AI CADs / Design Support with supervision- Color Cad updates

PLM Data entry- ID and color code creation, carryforwards, tech pack uploads

Digital working boards- Organize and maintain, set up templates, create line sheets, including colorways/styles

Create & complete Tech packs with supervision/ Sample corrections with guidance

Organization-managing samples, keeping submits/materials organized, purging samples, upkeep of sample library

Abides by calendar, processes, and deadlines with guidance from manager

Qualifications

0-3 years Design experience

Apparel, Industrial design, or Footwear/Accessory Design degree

Creativity and strong illustration skills

Trend/fashion awareness

Technical sketching ability (flat and illustration)

Working knowledge of footwear, bags, and belts construction and materials

Footwear/Handbag measurement and specification experience

Excellent color sense and knowledge of lab dips

Demonstrated ability to do creative, focused visual presentations

Strong written and communication skills

Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Excel, Pro Create/Hand sketching a plus

PLM and MIRO experience a plus

Fittings- responsible attending, minor sketch updates post fitting, photo, and note taking

Trend Research, shopping, presenting ideas

Presentations – prior set up of samples, boards, and materials

Legal- attend legal meetings and maintain legal deck

Approval comments- prepare for samples to review with manager

Sample Management- Keeping track and organizing samples

We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.

Benefits + Perks

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.

Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

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.

One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.

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.