Assistant Merchant – Collaborations & Special Projects

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.

As an Assistant Merchant, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting the launch of upcoming collaborations, seasonal product, and curated store assortments. You’ll partner closely with merchant leads and cross-functional teams to bring unique projects to life from start to finish — helping organize assortments, manage product details, and keep initiatives on track. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented self-starter who is eager to gain hands-on merchandising experience and grow within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• →Assist merchant leads in organizing assortments aligned with the overall department strategy
• →Track sample progress and maintain accurate style and SKU details across our platforms
• →Place Purchase Orders and special project requests across all systems
• →Help prepare and distribute meeting agendas, notes, and project status updates while partnering closely with cross-functional teams
• →Maintain organized project documentation, including but not limited to calendars, trackers, and decks
• →Prepare and analyze line sheets, selling recaps, and additional merchandising tools to support business decisions

Required

• 1–2 years of experience in a project coordination, merchandising assistant, or retail operations role
• Strong organizational skills and a high attention to detail
• A proactive communicator who consistently follows through on tasks
• Comfortable working in Microsoft platforms and basic project management tools
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• A genuine interest in fashion merchandising and collaborations, with the ability to identify product opportunities and a willingness to become an expert within the competitive landscape
• Internship or hands-on experience in merchandising
• Exposure to wholesale operations or wholesale merchandising

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.