Head of Women's Dresses Technical Design

J.Crew; New York (NY); On-site; USD 109,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being

Associate Discount

Summer Fridays

Community Impact

Winter Break

Job summary

J.Crew is seeking an experienced Technical Designer to lead the Women’s Dresses team, ensuring fit, construction and quality across the full development process. You will mentor designers, coordinate with Design, Production and Merchandising, and manage tech packs, specs and BOMs for multiple silhouettes.

The role requires 9+ years in technical design, strong patternmaking and pattern translation skills, and proficiency in Excel and Illustrator.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of technical design experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of grade rules, sewing techniques, and garment construction specific to dress product.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator with strong technical documentation skills.
• Strong communication, organizational, and mentoring abilities with sharp attention to detail and team training skills.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate fit problems and conduct independent fitting sessions on live models.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Technical Designers and Associate Technical Designers, fostering growth and ensuring high-quality execution of the design vision.
• Collaborate with Design, Production, and Merchandising teams to ensure seamless project execution and adherence to the PLC and production calendar.
• Manage comprehensive technical documentation, including tech packs, fit comments, specs, and bill of materials, while maintaining detailed data history for samples and patterns.
• Provide innovative solutions for fit challenges by conducting independent fit sessions, evaluating problems on live models, and translating corrections to patterns across a range of silhouettes, drapes, and linings.
• Coordinate information flow across fit processes, including sample tracking, tech log updates, and factory communications, while partnering with field representatives and vendors to resolve technical issues and ensure production feasibility.

Skills

Technical Design Leadership

Patternmaking

Communication

Mentoring

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Illustrator

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design / Fashion Design or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Illustrator

FlexPLM or PLM system

Job description

J.Crew is seeking an experienced Technical Designer to lead the Women’s Dresses team, ensuring fit, construction and quality across the full development process. You will mentor designers, coordinate with Design, Production and Merchandising, and manage tech packs, specs and BOMs for multiple silhouettes.

The role requires 9+ years in technical design, strong patternmaking and pattern translation skills, and proficiency in Excel and Illustrator.