Assistant Designer

Our Brand

At J. Jill, we’re redefining what it means to dress and live with ease. As a women-led, Boston-based lifestyle brand with 200+ stores nationwide, we design thoughtful, inspired apparel and accessories that celebrate the totality of all women.

We’re entering an exciting chapter of growth — expanding our footprint, reaching new customers, and deepening long-standing relationships. We're seeking bold thinkers and doers to join us. With competitive pay and benefits, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a real impact, this is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to bring our ethos keep it simple, make it matter to life in new and inspiring ways.

Overview

The Assistant Designer supports the Design team throughout all phases of the seasonal product development process. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams and overseas vendors to bring concepts to life, ensuring designs are executed accurately and on schedule.

The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to grow within a dynamic fashion environment. Responsibilities

Partner with domestic and overseas vendors to communicate design updates, revisions, approvals, and development requests in a timely and professional manner. Assist in the development, tracking, and approval of trims for each seasonal collection.

Create and update technical sketches in Adobe Illustrator and maintain accurate style information in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. Revise sketches and product information throughout the development process as needed.

Research fashion trends, silhouettes, colors, and trims through market shopping, online resources, and print media to support seasonal concept development. Organize and maintain design files, trim libraries, and seasonal reference materials for easy access by the team.

Collaborate with cross-functional partners throughout the product development lifecycle to ensure design intent is executed successfully. Benefits, Tailored for You. 401(k)