Director of Casting bei Jcrew

Our Story

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.

We are seeking an accomplished Director of Casting & Talent Partnerships to join our executive team. This strategic leadership role will oversee all casting initiatives for our retail fashion brand while building and managing high-level talent relationships that drive business growth and brand equity. The position requires visionary leadership and the ability to translate creative concepts into successful casting strategies with measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision:

• Define and implement the company's overall casting and talent partnership vision and strategy
• Serve as a key member of the executive creative team, collaborating directly with C-suite and other senior directors
• Lead a team of casting and talent partnership professionals
• Establish best practices and innovative approaches for talent discovery and partnership development
• Represent the brand in industry events, panels, and high-level talent negotiations

Casting Direction:

• Oversee all model casting for global brand campaigns, PDP / ecommerce website and digital / social content
• Lead negotiations, final casting selection and contracts
• Lead regular go-sees and new face searches
• Build and maintain relationships with top-tier agencies and talent management
• Pioneer inclusive casting strategies that position the brand as an industry leader
• Guide creative teams on talent direction and utilization

Talent Partnerships & Business Development:

• Develop enterprise-level talent strategies that drive significant business value
• Negotiate and secure high-profile talent collaborations and exclusivity agreements
• Present talent strategies to executive leadership and board members
• Manage substantial departmental budget with P&L responsibility
• Create innovative talent partnership models that distinguish the brand from competitors

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in casting direction and talent procurement within fashion, entertainment, or luxury sectors
• 5+ years in senior management or director-level positions
• Proven track record of negotiating and securing high-profile talent partnerships with measurable business impact
• Extensive network of relationships with top agencies, management companies, and talent
• Experience managing and developing teams
• Strategic business acumen with ability to align creative vision with commercial objectives
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or related advanced degree preferred

Personal Attributes

• Visionary leadership style with ability to inspire teams and executives
• Sophisticated understanding of the intersection of fashion, entertainment, and commerce
• Exceptional negotiation and relationship management skills
• Strategic thinker who can anticipate industry trends and talent opportunities
• Polished communication skills for presentations to executive leadership

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.

Benefits + Perks

• Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.

• Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).

• Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.

• Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.

• Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.

Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.  The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.

One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.

JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.