Technical Designer - Woven Bottoms

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Headquarters, AZ
In-Office
81K-97K Annually
Senior level
Fashion • Retail
The Role
The role involves collaborating on product design, evaluating fit, managing technical packs, and communicating with factories, ensuring quality and deadlines.
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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.

Responsibilities: 

  • Collaborate with Designers, Production Team, and Merchants on product design to provide technical expertise and confirm fit and aesthetic details
  • Evaluate fit problems on live models
  • Create and update technical packs for multiple product categories
  • Communicate with factories in a timely manner through clear written comments outlining construction changes and workmanship improvements while utilizing illustrator, digital photos, and technical sketches for detailed understanding.
  • Manage sample tracking and fit approvals from Presentation through TOP.  Making sure all deadlines are met including bulk & photo approvals.
  • Accountable for the fit sample process from hand off to TOP for bulk production.
  • Daily organization and upkeep of sample history and technical records.

Interpersonal Skills

  • Conduct weekly fittings independently and manage fit process
  • Strong and clear communication skills with internal and external partners
  • Self-motivated with a strong ability to self-manage and define priorities of the department/ business
  • Highly organized with ability to manage multiple categories
  • Be a team player, open to work with cross functional and Technical Design team members.
  • Be able to adjust quickly to changes while remaining focused on the company’s business objectives.

Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in fashion design, technical design or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of technical design experience
  • Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Excel , Understanding of sewing, patterns, garment construction, spec knowledge and technical sketching
  • Understand of grade principles and apply to specific product by division
  • Knowledge of factory machinery specific to production area (domestic and international)
  • Knowledge of fabrics, construction and washes/ dyeing.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all areas of the technical role
  • Knowledge of Women’s wear construction and tailoring.  Strong knowledge and experienced in pants fits.
  • PLM literate or similar program skills. Proficient in PC applications including MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Understands J.Crew Brand and business objectives.

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: $80,800.00 - $97,000.00

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.

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.

Top Skills

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Excel
Outlook
Pc Applications Including Ms Word
Plm Software
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The Company
HQ: New York, New York
1,071 Employees

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.

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