The Role
Support the Creative Director by managing design development during fittings, coordinating communication across teams, and handling archival management for collections.
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OVERVIEW
Marc Jacobs International, powered by the creative genius of Marc Jacobs, seeks a Temporary Designer to join the Design team based in its New York City (SoHo) headquarters.
The Designer plays a critical role in supporting the Creative Director and design team through the entire lifecycle of a collection — from fabric, color and print selection, concept research, and development to both runway and sales presentations. This role is especially essential during show season, when the other Designer is fully dedicated to nonstop fittings. For fittings to run smoothly while design development continues, the Collection Designer is responsible for handling trials, updating boards, and maintaining communication with styling and category teams and keeping the studio organized. Without this role, critical design, communication, and development tasks cannot be completed in parallel with fittings, causing significant delays and inefficiencies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-Season:
- Participate in fabric and trend meetings to understand seasonal direction and Marc’s vision.
- Reference past Marc Jacobs collections by managing archival boards, fabrics, and color libraries.
- Liaise with the UOVO archive and PR for retrieval of collection pieces.
- Contribute to competitors and industry show reviews for trend alignment.
- Prepare studio materials (printing shows, headers, research boards).
- Source vintage both in-person and online for seasonal inspiration.
- Support VIP projects and facilitate communication with cross-functional teams.
In-Season (Critical Period):
- Develop trials for finishes, embellishments, and construction methods while Ryne is in fittings.
- Source fabrics, trims, and materials in real time during fittings.
- Create and maintain detailed style boards (photos, colors, cancellations, mockups) for use across all teams.
- Communicate changes from styling and Marc to design and atelier teams during fittings.
- Act as a point of contact with styling, production, knitwear, handbag, and shoe teams.
- Ensure fittings are not disrupted by running parallel design development tasks outside the fitting room.
Post-Season:
- Oversee shipments to UOVO and maintain archival records.
- Archive vintage and in-house collection pieces following standards.
- Reorganize studio post-season (boards, inspiration, trials).
- Assist sales team with model dressing for Bergdorf and client meetings.
Core Competencies & Specialized Expertise:
- Parallel Development Support: Ability to keep design development progressing while fittings are underway.
- Photoshop Visualization: Produce mockups that clearly communicate fabrics, silhouettes, and design intent across departments.
- Sample Room Communication: Translate seasonal direction into actionable development instructions.
- Research & References: Source inspiration aligned with Marc and Joseph’s standards and past references.
- Archival Management: Maintain and navigate the Marc Jacobs archive to ensure historical continuity.
- Board Creation & Maintenance: Provide accurate, up-to-date visual communication tools for cross-functional use.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Deep knowledge of Marc Jacobs runway history, fabrics, and color standards.
- Strong organizational and archiving skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Photoshop and visual communication.
- Ability to work under pressure during show season and anticipate team needs.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to liaise across multiple teams under time-sensitive conditions.
- Previous experience in fashion design, development, or archival research preferred.
Marc Jacobs is a leading force in fashion, known for pioneering designs and an irreverent spirit that celebrates the everyday and the extraordinary. The brand continues to make its Marc: staying rebellious, unpredictable, and original. The core brand pillars are unexpected, utilitarian, urban, unisex, and unique. New York City in design and spirit, the teams thrive on relentless authenticity, a commitment to standing out, and inclusivity for all.
Founded on the vision of celebrating uniqueness and being Perfect as You Are, Marc Jacobs International is committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture. We value diversity of thought, background, and experience, recognizing these as essential to the spirit of innovation and creativity. We believe that the best candidate may come from a less traditional background or meet the qualifications in different ways.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The compensation for this position ranges from $45.67-$50.48 hourly. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidate’s relevant skills and experience. Marc Jacobs uses the published salary range as a guideline to provide our employees with competitive market pay while allowing for flexibility to recognize and reward all levels of expertise, performance, and tenure.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This job description is intended to cover the core accountabilities of the position and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
EEO STATEMENT
Marc Jacobs International is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Top Skills
Photoshop
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The Company
What We Do
Born in NYC in 1963, Marc Jacobs graduated from Parsons School of Design, where he was youngest designer ever to receive the CFDA's Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent.
In 1992, Jacobs showed his grunge collection for Perry Ellis. In April 1994, he successfully debuted his eponymous collection. Since then, he's spearheaded countless successful ready-to-wear, handbag, fragrance, cosmetics & book launches.
