Technical Designer - Men's

Madewell•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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: Develop and edit tech packs, documenting fit comments, specs and bill of materials Manage flow of information related to fit process, such as tracking samples, update tech log, sending fit list, and communicating with factory counterparts Be able to fit and correct garments in fittings, and translate those corrections to patterns and/or comments Organize and maintain data history (samples and patterns) Ensure that an accurate garment is developed that meets Design’s aesthetic Communicates verbal and written content accurately and in a timely manner with others (including vendors, merchants, production and design) Be able to conduct fit sessions independently and manage process

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design
5+ years experience in Technical Design
Knowledge of garment construction methods.
Knowledge of structural and decorative trims.
Proficient in PC applications including MS Word, Excel and Outlook Express.
Pattern Drafting and Draping skills.
Knowledge of Gerber/Lectra Program.
Ability to evaluate fit problems on live models
Understanding of Grade Rules

Responsibilities

Develop and edit tech packs, documenting fit comments, specs and bill of materials
Manage flow of information related to fit process, such as tracking samples, update tech log, sending fit list, and communicating with factory counterparts
Be able to fit and correct garments in fittings, and translate those corrections to patterns and/or comments
Organize and maintain data history (samples and patterns)
Ensure that an accurate garment is developed that meets Design’s aesthetic
Communicates verbal and written content accurately and in a timely manner with others (including vendors, merchants, production and design)
Be able to conduct fit sessions independently and manage process

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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