Associate Technical Designer - Denim

The Role + Purpose

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 ensure styles are executed with consistency, accuracy, and alignment to brand standards from development through bulk approval.

• 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.
• Support 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 monitor Proto development progress and support cross‑functional teams to meet approval dates in alignment with the company calendar.
• Promptly and clearly communicate with Technical Design manager and overseas factories, updating Tech Packs accordingly.
• Help maintain the block library, receive and organize TOP samples, and mark approval status in PLM.
• Assist with general daily tasks supporting the team as needed to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

• 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 pattern making 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.

• 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 – Great discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
• Summer Fridays – Office closed at 1:00 PM on Fridays during the summer months.
• Community Impact – Support communities through philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
• Winter Break – Additional break at the end of December for eligible full‑time associates at the home office to refresh and recharge.

Note:

Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

Salary Range: $64,200.00 – $79,600.00

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.