Associate Technical Designer - Swim & Knits

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.

The Role + Purpose

The Associate Technical Designer supports the Technical Design team in maintaining fit, construction, and technical design standards across swimwear and knit categories. This role partners closely with Technical Design, Production, Design, vendors, and overseas factory teams to help ensure styles are executed with consistency, accuracy, and alignment to brand standards from development through bulk approval.

Responsibilities

* Assist the Technical Design team in maintaining technical design standards and consistency across swimwear and knit categories.

* Evaluate and measure incoming garments to ensure alignment with vendor-supplied measurements, established fit standards, and construction expectations.

* Understand fit history and deadlines that are in place to support timely and accurate execution.

* Conduct and lead fittings, communicating clearly with cross-functional team members.

* Build tech packs that include garment sketches, standard sketches, construction sketches and details, technical trims, proper measurements, and grade rules.

* Work independently with factories to resolve construction and sewing issues.

* Communicate daily with vendors and internal teams to support development and approval milestones.

* Track samples and counter samples to ensure all approval dates are met.

Qualifications

Required:

* Bachelor's degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or equivalent work experience in a related area.

* 2-4 years of technical design experience.

* Knowledge of fit, grade rules, and sewing.

* Knowledge of pattern making and draping.

* Knowledge of cut-and-sew knit fabrics and construction.

* Knowledge of swimwear or intimate apparel construction.

* Experience with PLM, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Illustrator.

* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

* Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across cross-functional teams and factories.

Preferred:

* Experience supporting swimwear and knit categories.

* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

* Strong follow-through and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

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…