Job Details
Designer
2026-03-02 Janie and Jack San Francisco,CA
Description:
Actual starting pay for this role is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, relevant skills, education, and geographic location. Employees are offered a variety of benefits to empower them with the resources and flexibility they need to enjoy success on the job and to live a healthy life. Full-time employees are eligible for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health and dependent care FSA, life/ad&d insurance, short term and long term disability, commuter benefits, pet benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and 401(k) including matching. All employees are eligible for employee discounts and EAP Resources. All regular, full-time Brand Support Center employees are eligible for the annual discretionary bonus plan.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Iconic. Approachable. Connected. These are some of the ideas that guide our every day at Janie and Jack. We set ourselves apart with outstanding quality and great care for every detail, from our clothing to our customer service to the people we work with. Are you ready to be a part of the Janie and Jack story?
About the job
In this role, you will work closely with the Design team in driving seasonal trend development, including color palette selection, concept ideas, and key silhouette direction for each delivery.
What you'll do
- Experienced in forecasting trends in fabric, color, and silhouette for the children's market.
- Assist with line development from initial concept through production phases.
- Implement processes to understand/anticipate the needs of the customer in order to exceed customer expectations and readily react to their needs.
- Ability to be part of a team that designs 20-28 distinctly unique product assortments per year.
- Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization.
- Present designs to internal leader/team as well as key cross-functional partners
- Responsible for shopping the market for trend information, inspiration, and ways to continue to grow the Janie and Jack business, as well as, review competition as it relates to product, quality, and aesthetic.
- Update linesheets throughout the season, both with sketches and color and ensure all information is accurate by collaborating with cross functional teams (including Color & Print, PD, Graphics teams).
- Build and maintain collaborative and effective relationships.
- Collaborate and communicate with key partners throughout the design process including Merchandising, Marketing, and Product Development.
- BS/BA degree with 5+ year's apparel design experience in the women's or children's market required.
- Specialty retail experience preferred.
- Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented.
- Must have strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to troubleshoot problems.
- Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach and effective cross-functional communication.
- Be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to meet deadlines and work with all levels of the organization.
- Highly skilled in Photoshop/Illustrator is required.
- The Product-so good, you'll be using your employee discount more than you probably should.
- The People-ask anyone that works here...we have incredible people on our team.
- The Experience-you'll enjoy a rewarding career at a respected children's brand.
- Employee discount at Janie and Jack
- Paid holidays and flexible time off
- Generous Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contributions for individuals and families
- Flexible Spending Accounts and commuter benefits
- Life insurance
- Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance*
- Employee Assistance Program with resources like financial and legal assistance, childcare and elderly care, emotional work/life counseling, health, and wellness resources, travel assistance
Actual starting pay for this role is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, relevant skills, education, and geographic location. Employees are offered a variety of benefits to empower them with the resources and flexibility they need to enjoy success on the job and to live a healthy life. Full-time employees are eligible for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health and dependent care FSA, life/ad&d insurance, short term and long term disability, commuter benefits, pet benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and 401(k) including matching. All employees are eligible for employee discounts and EAP Resources. All regular, full-time Brand Support Center employees are eligible for the annual discretionary bonus plan.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.