Assistant Technical Designer - Non-Apparel, Accessories

Assistant Technical Designer - Non-Apparel, Accessories 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.

• Evaluate and measure incoming accessories to ensure alignment with vendor supplied measurements. Understand the fit history and deadlines that are in place
• Conduct and lead fittings, communicating clearly with cross functional team members
• Build tech packs that include accessory sketches, standard sketches, construction sketches and details, technical trims, proper measurements and grade rules. Input data into PLM system.
• Fully responsible for specs, tech packs and measurements in PLM.
• Work independently with factories to resolve all construction/sewing problems
• Communicate daily with vendors and internal teams.
• Track samples and counter samples to make sure all approval dates are met
• Maintain organization of sample closet
• Develop packaging as needed for footwear, jewelry and soft accessories
• Categories include:
  Leather Handbags, Leather Small Leather Goods, Leather Belts, Jewelry, Soft Accessories, Cold Weather, Socks and Sunglasses

• College Degree in technical design, fashion design or equivalent work experience in related area
• 1-2 years of technical design and PLM experience
• Knowledge of fit, grade rule and sewing
• Knowledge of pattern-making and draping
• Experience with PLM, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Illustrator required

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.

• 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.

Hourly Range: $22.98 - $26.44

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.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology. Industries:
Retail Apparel and Fashion

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