Job Description

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:

As the Design Director of Men's Suiting, Shirts, Ties & Topcoats, you will work closely with the VP of Men's Design to define and execute the creative and strategic direction for these core product categories. Your expertise in tailored construction, fabrication, shirting, neckwear, and outerwear, combined with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills, will ensure these essential categories continue to be pillars of the J.Crew brand. This role requires a deep understanding of how suiting, tailored separates, and outerwear work together to create cohesive, compelling collections that reflect J.Crew's signature aesthetic.

• Lead the design vision for Men's Suiting, Shirts, Ties & Topcoats product assortments, creating collections that balance innovation with brand authenticity.

• Develop compelling assortments that ensure alignment with the broader men's product line and J.Crew brand identity.

• Design cohesive collections across categories that complement and anchor the ready-to-wear line while responding to market demands and emerging trends.

• Drive innovation and identify opportunities for new silhouettes, fabric technologies, construction techniques, and finishing processes.

• Ensure design integrity from concept through production while maintaining J.Crew's quality standards.

• Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of designers across suiting, shirting, neckwear, and outerwear categories.

• Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment that encourages creativity and innovation.

• Cultivate strong partnerships with Merchandising, Production, and Marketing teams to ensure seamless execution across all categories.

Qualifications:

Required

• 12+ years of experience in apparel design with specific expertise in men's suiting, shirting, and/or outerwear design.

• Deep knowledge of garment construction, fabric technologies, fit development, and tailoring techniques.

• Proven ability to create collections that blend core styles with innovative approaches while maintaining brand consistency across multiple categories.

• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and leading high-performing design teams.

• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with Merchandising, Production, and Marketing teams to achieve business objectives.

• Advanced understanding of garment construction, textile science, and manufacturing processes.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Proficiency in design software and technical drawing.

• Deep appreciation for and understanding of the J.Crew brand aesthetic and the customer.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field

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: $136,000.00 - $175,500.00

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.