Assistant Pattern Maker – Denim Bottoms
About The Position
Our Story At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we’ve been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality, authenticity, and versatility. From iconic jeans perfected by denim experts to the essential tee, the most versatile shoe, and the timeless leather bag—if it’s Madewell, it’s made well. 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 Assistant Pattern Maker supports Senior Pattern Maker and the Technical Design team in all facets of the product life cycle. This role partners closely with Pattern Team, Technical Design, and Design Team to help ensure styles are executed with brand look, fit and standards from development through bulk approval. This role will be focused on but not limited to “5 Pocket” Denim and Washed Bottoms. This is a growth opportunity to work with a highly skilled team of professionals.
Requirements
- Bachlors degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or related field.
- Working knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking and draping
- Basic working knowledge of Gerber, PLM, and 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.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across teams and with overseas factories.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting women’s denim and washed bottoms.
- CLO knowledge.
- Familiarity with block libraries, grading rules, and fit standard maintenance.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong follow-through and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Responsibilities
- Assist Pattern and Technical Design teams in maintaining technical design standards and consistency across women’s denim 5 Pocket and Washed Product Bottoms.
- Digitizing patterns in the Gerber system.
- Specing and inspecting garments.
- Attend all fittings and assist the Pattern and Technical Design teams in managing the fit approval process.
- Record fit comments, take fit photos, and organize samples following fittings.
- Help in maintaining the block library.
- Assist with general daily task supporting the team as needed to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
