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 help ensure styles are executed with consistency, accuracy, and alignment to brand standards from development through bulk approval. Responsibilities Assist Technical Design team in maintaining technical design standards and consistency across denim. Utilize working knowledge of garment construction, fit, and pattern correction, ideally as related 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. 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, updating Tech Packs accordingly. Help maintain the block library; receive and organize TOP samples, mark approval status in PLM. Assist with general daily tasks supporting the team as needed to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Qualifications 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. 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 provide time 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 Equal Opportunity Employer 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. We explicitly prohibit discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, legally protected physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Any behavior or acts that violate this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. #J-18808-Ljbffr