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Designer - J.Crew Print, Pattern, & CAD
full-time•New York•$72k - $87k
About this role
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:
The CAD Designer is responsible for creating and coloring production-ready prints and patterns.
Work directly with designers interpreting, adapting, and creating artwork of all kinds, including florals, converstionals, abstracts, paisleys, geos, foulards, plaids, stripes, etc.
Scan, clean, re-draw, color-reduce, and create repeats from vintage or purchased samples.
Create original prints and patterns from designer inspiration.
Color prints into seasonal palettes, via specific direction or independently, as needed.
Create detailed print packs for final factory production.
Qualifications:
Obsessive attention to detail.
Great color sense.
Organized and able to work independently.
Efficient, able to handle large volume of CAD requests.
Ability to create original artwork when needed.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Textile software (Pointcare, Euphoria, NedGraphics, etc) experience a plus, but not essential.
Background in painting, drawing, graphic or textile design a plus.
4-5 years experience, minimum, preferred.
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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.
Salary Range: $72,500.00 - $87,000.00At 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.
What you'll do
- The CAD Designer is responsible for creating and coloring production-ready prints and patterns, working directly with designers to interpret and create various types of artwork. This includes scanning, cleaning, and creating repeats from samples, as well as developing original prints based on designer inspiration.
About J.Crew
We think shopping should be fun. Actually, really fun. As in, scoring our exclusive collection of colorful, classic styles at prices that can’t be beat. A fan of lots of options in amazing fits? You’ve got it. Looking for some great accessories you won’t find anywhere else? Check. Need to get dressed for a day at the office, a weekend get-together or your next family vacation? Easy, preppy-inspired outfits are a part of our DNA, so we’ve got you covered. Whatever the occasion, we’ve got styles for the whole family that’ll have your crew looking good. Plus, there are always deals waiting for you—24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does J.Crew pay for a Designer - J.Crew Print, Pattern, & CAD?
J.Crew offers a competitive compensation package for the Designer - J.Crew Print, Pattern, & CAD role. The salary range is USD 73k - 87k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Designer - J.Crew Print, Pattern, & CAD do at J.Crew?
As a Designer - J.Crew Print, Pattern, & CAD at J.Crew, you will: the CAD Designer is responsible for creating and coloring production-ready prints and patterns, working directly with designers to interpret and create various types of artwork. This includes scanning, cleaning, and creating repeats from samples, as well as developing original prints based on designer inspiration..
Is the Designer - J.Crew Print, Pattern, & CAD position at J.Crew remote?
The Designer - J.Crew Print, Pattern, & CAD position at J.Crew is based in New York, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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