Assistant Technical Designer

J. Jill; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

J.Jill is seeking an Assistant Technical Designer to support the Technical Design department. In this role, you will engage with various garment categories, ensuring fit and sample quality while collaborating with teams. The position offers the chance to expand knowledge in technical design within an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match

Medical, dental, vision

Generous paid time off

Office amenities: café, fitness center

Generous associate discount

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of fit, garment construction, and sample measuring.
• Ability to create technical sketches using computer software tools.
• Strong organizational skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Notifies teams of new samples for fit.
• Prepares samples for Fit Sessions.
• Records results for fit sessions.

Skills

Understanding of fit and garment construction

Technical sketch creation

Organizational skills

Education

1-year course completion in Technical Design or Design related studies

Job description

About Us

At J.Jill, we believe our associates should be seen, valued, and celebrated. We support the advancement of our associates by harnessing their unique contributions to grow and improve, and our success is guided by a culture that values keeping it simple and making it matter. J.Jill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at J.Jill are based solely upon business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status. J.Jill provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to assist with completing the application process, please email [e-mail]

Overview

The Assistant Technical Designer provides support across all categories in the Technical Design department. You will work on categories such as woven, knits, sweaters, and outerwear. The role spans a wide variety of skills relating to fit and sample development.

Responsibilities

• Notifies teams of new samples from overseas for fit.
• Prepares samples for Fit Sessions.
• Measures samples, compare construction and overall execution, to tech pack requirement.
• Records results on the appropriate forms to be used for fit sessions and report writing.
• Participates in fit sessions with the goal of expanding knowledge and experience across category.
• Assists with report writing as needed.
• Modifies construction sketches and other details in tech pack specifications as needed.
• Communicates and interacts with internal and external partners. Topics include sample status, fit comments, and garment construction comments as well as tracking samples.
  
  

Benefits, Tailored for You.

• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off
• Office includes amenities such as a café, fitness center, free parking and Red Line shuttle
• Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance
• Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
• Associate resource groups
  
  

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of fit, garment construction, and sample measuring a benefit.
• Ability to create technical sketches using computer software tools as well as manual sketches
• Ability to maintain focus and work accurately while working in an open environment
• A cooperative, positive attitude is beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills are a must
• Ability to accept feedback about processes and skill set and engage in conversation around best practices to deepen knowledge base.
• Possesses flexibility and openess to learning to improve knowledge base.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Periods of time sitting and standing, working at a desk and on a computer.
• Ability to communicate information and observe details at close range.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required
  
  

Education & Experience

• Minimum 1-year course completion in Technical Design or Design related studies
• Internship or industry experience a plus
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

Our Brand

J.Jill is a national lifestyle brand that provides apparel, footwear and accessories designed to help its customers move through a full life with ease. The brand represents an easy, thoughtful, and inspired style that celebrates the totality of all women and designs its products with its core brand ethos in mind: keep it simple and make it matter. J. Jill offers a high touch customer experience through over 200 stores nationwide and a robust ecommerce platform. J.Jill is headquartered outside Boston.