Assistant Color Librarian

About the Role

The Assistant Color Librarian supports the Concept & Color team in maintaining J.Crew Women’s and Kids color library, palettes, and standards. This role provides hands-on exposure to the color development process, from concept to product.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Concept & Color Associate and Designer with day-to-day color development and color process for Women’s, Men’s, and Kid’s collections.
• Maintain, match, and update color standards daily, both physically on palettes and digitally in PLM.
• Create references for seasonal color palettes for all teams.
• Produce and distribute physical copies of seasonal palettes and color standards.
• Render and match colors digitally in Illustrator for reference.
• Organize and maintain the color library, including seasonal color dips and strike-offs by category.
• Input new colors using the PLM system across women’s, men’s, and crewcuts.
• Respond to color-related requests from design, production, and merchandising teams.
• Order color materials and standards from vendors.
• Prepare and send packages to cross-functional partners and suppliers.
• Standardize and process physical palettes for designers.
• Support the Concept and CAD teams with research, sourcing, presentations, cross-functional projects, and administrative tasks.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Foundational understanding of color theory and design research.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized, with strong attention to color codes, names, and standards.
• Strong follow-up skills and ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to accurately distinguish color.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in fashion, design, retail, or a related creative or organizational setting. Internships, freelance, coursework, and personal projects count.
• Demonstrated interest in fashion, design, or art.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Miro, PLM, and color systems such as Pantone.
• Experience coordinating samples, vendors, or shipments.
• Experience organizing a physical library, inventory, or archive.
• Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A degree in Design, Fashion, Art, or a related field is a plus, but not required.