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 Senior Designer for Washed Product reports into the Head of Women’s Denim Design and plays a key role in driving the creative vision and execution of Madewell’s washed-product categories. This role requires deep wash expertise and a strong understanding of fabric behavior, construction, and finishing techniques specific to washed materials. The Sr. Designer will lead seasonal concept development, guide wash innovation, and partner cross-functionally to ensure product delivers on brand aesthetics, quality, and commercial goals.

• Establish and maintain cohesive creative direction for women’s washed product across all seasonal collections.
• Manage both the creative and technical development of product within the overarching merchandise assortment strategy.
• Conduct in-depth wash research and drive wash development that aligns with the Madewell brand DNA.
• Research seasonal trends, themes, color, raw materials, and styling relevant to denim and washed product.
• Collaborate closely with Merchandising, Production, and Technical Design to ensure design integrity and alignment with line plans and brand vision.
• Lead fittings and partner with Technical Design to refine fit, construction, and wash outcomes.
• Manage and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance, feedback, and support to drive creative excellence.
• Create detailed design cards for first protos, including measurements, construction notes, and wash direction.
• Develop and counter-source yarns, fabrics, and trims in partnership with Production and global suppliers.
• Approve lab dips, fabric submits, and wash developments to maintain color accuracy and product quality.
• Travel internationally for trade shows, mill appointments, design research, and to oversee product and wash development with vendors.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 8+ years of design experience, ideally with a focus on denim or washed-product categories.

• Proven wash expertise, including knowledge of wash processes, finishing techniques, and material performance.
• High taste level with strong creative ability and intuitive understanding of Madewell’s brand aesthetic.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, coach, and develop junior team members.
• Strong working knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, and fit.
• Knowledge of fabric and yarn construction, including how materials respond to various wash processes.
• Ability to research, analyze, and apply seasonal color, print, and silhouette trends.
• Exceptional illustration and presentation skills; ability to clearly communicate design intent.
• Strong organizational, communication, and written skills with meticulous attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Preferred:

• BA 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: $97,600.00 - $122,000.00

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.