Associate Technical Designer - Denim

J.Crew • New York, NY

1d • $64,200 - $79,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance
• family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support)
• fitness discounts
• medical travel
• great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell)
• Summer Fridays
• hybrid work model
• office closes at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months
• philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program
• winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office
• PTO package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree