The Role + Purpose: We're looking for an experienced technical designer to head our Women's Dresses team and uphold the brand's standards for fit, construction, and quality. In this role, you'll drive technical excellence across the full development process-from fit sessions to factory communications-while mentoring a team and collaborating closely with Design, Production, and Merchandising. We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds who bring strong technical expertise, sharp problem-solving skills, and a passion for crafting exceptional dresses.
- Lead and mentor a team of Technical Designers and Associate Technical Designers, fostering growth and ensuring high-quality execution of the design vision.
- Collaborate with Design, Production, and Merchandising teams to ensure seamless project execution and adherence to the PLC and production calendar.
- Manage comprehensive technical documentation, including tech packs, fit comments, specs, and bill of materials, while maintaining detailed data history for samples and patterns.
- Provide innovative solutions for fit challenges by conducting independent fit sessions, evaluating problems on live models, and translating corrections to patterns across a range of silhouettes, drapes, and linings.
- Coordinate information flow across fit processes, including sample tracking, tech log updates, and factory communications, while partnering with field representatives and vendors to resolve technical issues and ensure production feasibility.
Qualifications: Required:
- 9+ years of technical design experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
- In-depth knowledge of grade rules, sewing techniques, and garment construction methods specific to dress product, including draping, linings, closures, and varied silhouettes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator with strong technical documentation skills.
- Strong communication, organizational, and mentoring abilities with sharp attention to detail and team training skills.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate fit problems and conduct independent fitting sessions on live models.
Preferred:
- Experience with multiple product classifications and FlexPLM or similar PLM system experience.
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or equivalent experience is a plus, but not required.
- Patternmaking experience is preferred, with the ability to translate fit corrections directly into pattern adjustments.
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.
Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $140,400.00
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.
