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.
The Role + Purpose
The Associate Technical Designer supports the Technical Design team in maintaining fit, construction, and technical design standards across denim. This role partners closely with Technical Design, Production, Design, and overseas factory teams to help ensure styles are executed with consistency, accuracy, and alignment to brand standards from development through bulk approval.
Responsibilities
- Assist Technical Design team in maintaining technical design standards and consistency across denim .
- Working knowledge of garment construction, fit, and pattern correction, ideally as relates to denim.
- Track fit samples and accurately measure incoming garments, review details, and construction in preparation for fittings.
- Attend all fittings and assist the Technical Design team in managing the fit approval process.
- Record fit comments, take fit photos, and organize samples following fittings.
- Supporting the TD team to issue Tech Pack approvals in PLM system.
- Ensure construction standards, fit corrections, and grading rules are implemented with accuracy and consistency across multiple styles.
- Must be organized and able to independently prioritize workload to meet calendar deliverables and bulk approval dates.
- Efficiently help monitor Proto development progress and support cross-functional teams to meet approval dates in alignment with company calendar.
- Promptly and clearly communicate with Technical Design manager and overseas factories, update Tech Packs accordingly.
- Help in maintaining the block library; receive and organize TOP samples, mark approval status in PLM.
- Assist with general daily task supporting the team as needed to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Qualifications:
Required:
- College degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 3–5 years of technical design experience.
- Working knowledge of garment construction, fit, and pattern correction, ideally within denim.
- Knowledge of patternmaking and draping.
- Experience with PLM, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Illustrator.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet calendar deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy across fit, construction, and technical documentation.
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: $64,200.00 - $79,600.00At 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.
Skills Required
- College degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- 3-5 years of technical design experience
- Working knowledge of garment construction, fit, and pattern correction
- Knowledge of patternmaking and draping
- Experience with PLM, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Illustrator
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in fit and construction documentation
What We Do
We think shopping should be fun. Actually, really fun. As in, scoring our exclusive collection of colorful, classic styles at prices that can’t be beat. A fan of lots of options in amazing fits? You’ve got it. Looking for some great accessories you won’t find anywhere else? Check. Need to get dressed for a day at the office, a weekend get-together or your next family vacation? Easy, preppy-inspired outfits are a part of our DNA, so we’ve got you covered. Whatever the occasion, we’ve got styles for the whole family that’ll have your crew looking good. Plus, there are always deals waiting for you—24 hours a day, seven days a week.
