Design Coordinator
J.Crew
Design Coordinator
J.Crew
Direct-to-consumer apparel retailer and brand
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:
Set up design cards in PLM
Manage the design team- calendar, preparation for every meeting,
Act as liaison between design and production to help coordinate development and bulk production style
Manage BOM updates throughout development and production process
Assist design team with CAD creation and management
Work with fabric and trim teams to manage seasonal raw material library in PLM, which includes updating orders and requests
Qualifications:
0-2 years Design experience
Apparel Design degree
Strong illustration skills
Demonstrated creative sense and ability
Trend/fashion awareness
Technical sketching ability (flat and illustration)
Working knowledge of garment construction and trim
Garment measurement and specification experience
Knowledge of lab dips
Excellent color sense
Self directed
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
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.
Hourly Range: $25.48 - $29.74At 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.
J.Crew sells clothing and accessories through direct-to-consumer channels including catalogs, its own stores, and online retail, offering classic American preppy style with a range of moderately priced pieces. Its products come from in-house design and seasonal collections, and customers browse and purchase items via catalogs, a network of stores, or the website, with sizing, colors, and fits described on product pages. The company differentiates itself by its long-standing prep-inspired aesthetic, strong brand heritage, and a direct-to-consumer model that combines catalog, retail, and e-commerce experiences under one umbrella, along with successful offshoots like Madewell that target different segments. The company’s goal is to rebuild its iconic status in a changing retail environment, restore profitability after debt-heavy restructurings, and regain steady growth and market relevance.
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