Director - Store Communications - J.Crew Factory

New York, USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive the store communications strategy and execution for J.Crew Factory, owning governance, channels, and cross-functional alignment.

  • Lead the store communications strategy for J.Crew Factory, aligned to business priorities and store needs
  • Must-have: 10+ years in store/internal communications or related retail with strong writing
  • Standout: ownership of cross-functional channels and scalable processes (Zipline emphasis)

Job Description

Drive the store communications strategy and execution for J.Crew Factory, owning governance, channels, and cross-functional alignment.

  • Lead the store communications strategy for J.Crew Factory, aligned to business priorities and store needs
  • Own communication governance, including intake, prioritization, editorial calendar, publishing cadence, and approval workflows
  • Serve as the final quality check for store communications, ensuring messages are clear, accurate, timely, and actionable

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 10+ years of experience in store communications, internal communications, store operations, or a related retail function
  • Strong writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences
  • Strong cross-functional partnership and influencing skills across stores and Home Office teams
  • Experience building communication processes/governance that improve clarity and execution
  • Strong project management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience supporting executive-level and high-visibility business communications
  • Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Office

Preferred

  • Experience with Zipline (platform ownership, content strategy, or administration)
  • Specialty retail and/or apparel retail experience
  • Background in both communications and store operations
  • Experience with change management or store-facing operational rollouts
  • Experience supporting store leadership meetings, town halls, or large-scale store events

Benefits

  • Health & Well-being—medical, dental, vision, fertility/adoption support, and more
  • Associate Discount across J.Crew brands
  • Summer Fridays: 1:00 PM close on Fridays during summer
  • Community Impact through the J.Crew Cares program
  • Winter Break for eligible full-time associates
  • Benefits availability may vary by location and role
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J.Crew

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Since 1983, we’ve been designing pieces that feel both 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 also how you express 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 the unique style sensibility that makes us who we are.

Founded in 1983
New York, New York, USA
15K employees (1,899 in marketing)
71% recommend to a friend
85% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
16.6M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$487.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
30.9%
Direct
59.2%
Referral
4.8%
Social
3.9%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~15.3K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,011 (7% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
8.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

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