Manager of Technical Design - Dresses

Corporate J. Crew Group, LLC; Liberty Township (OH); On-site; USD 109,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Associate discount

Summer Fridays

Community involvement

Winter break

Job summary

J.Crew Group (JCG) seeks an experienced Technical Designer to head the Women’s Dresses team, upholding brand standards for fit, construction, and quality. You’ll drive technical excellence across the development process and mentor a team while coordinating with Design, Production, and Merchandising.

You’ll manage tech packs, fit comments, specs, and BOMs, and you’ll translate fit corrections to patterns across silhouettes, coordinating with field representatives and vendors for feasibility.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of technical design experience with leadership capability.
• Deep knowledge of grade rules, sewing techniques, and garment construction for dresses.
• Strong documentation skills using Excel and Illustrator; ability to manage tech packs.
• Excellent communication, organization and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Technical Designers and Associate TDs to execute the design vision.
• Collaborate with Design, Production and Merchandising to meet PLC and calendar timelines.
• Manage tech packs, fit comments, specs, BOMs and data history for samples and patterns.
• Develop fit solutions by independent sessions and translating corrections to patterns.
• Coordinate information flow across fit, samples, and factory communications.

Skills

Technical design leadership

Fit problem solving

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Illustrator

FlexPLM

Job description

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

We’re looking for an experienced technical designer to head our Women’s Dresses team and uphold the brand’s standards for fit, construction, and quality. In this role, you’ll drive technical excellence across the full development process—from fit sessions to factory communications - while mentoring a team and collaborating closely with Design, Production, and Merchandising. We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds who bring strong technical expertise, sharp problem-solving skills, and a passion for crafting exceptional dresses.

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.

Qualifications

Required

• 9+ years of technical design experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of grade rules, sewing techniques, and garment construction methods specific to dress product, including draping, linings, closures, and varied silhouettes.
• 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.

Preferred

• Experience with multiple product classifications and FlexPLM or similar PLM system experience.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or equivalent experience is a plus, but not required.
• Patternmaking experience is preferred, with the ability to translate fit corrections directly into pattern adjustments.

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

$108,800.00 - $140,400.00 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.

We make timeless clothes that last a lifetime...then pair them with of-the-moment styles season after season, decade after decade. We think that distinct heritage pairs perfectly with modern design and fabric technology. We believe in feel‑good color... Even if black or navy makes you feel best, we’re here for that. We’re the experts in signature categories: cashmere, coats, blazers, pants—and we also collaborate with the coolest brands out there because we know that creativity is contagious. We consider leopard a neutral, speak stripes fluently and live for a great gingham. We believe in looking like a million bucks, not spending it—which is why we go the extra mile to source the absolute best fabrics at the most accessible prices. We also know that we have a responsibility to the planet and to humanity to choose eco‑friendly fabrics and to support our factory workers, without compromise.

Discrimination, harassment and intimidation have no place in our offices, stores, or contact and distribution centers. We will not tolerate it in any form, and furthermore, it is illegal. This applies not only to our associates but also to vendors and customers. We explicitly prohibit discrimination based on the following legally protected characteristics: 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 (including characteristics, testing and refusing to submit to a test), 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.