Senior Knitwear Technical Designer - Sweaters & Knits

jcrew; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being

Associate Discount

Summer Fridays

Community Impact

Winter Break

Job summary

J.Crew is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to lead the technical strategy and execution for Women’s Knits/Sweaters, from concept through bulk production, setting fit, construction, and quality standards. This role partners with Design, Production and Merchandising and requires strong cross‑functional leadership.

You will mentor junior designers, manage fittings and samples, and drive technical excellence across a major product category in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a technical designer, including leading technical development for a major category independently.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, and Flex PLM (or equivalent PLM systems).
• Expert-level understanding of yarn types, gauges, stitch formations, and knit construction.
• Proven ability to manage a full seasonal calendar across multiple styles and categories in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, draping, and technical sketching.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical strategy and development process for Women’s Knits/Sweaters, from concept through bulk production, setting the standard for fit, construction, and quality across the category.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for Design, Merchandising, and Production leadership, translating design intent into technically sound, cost-effective, and manufacturable solutions.
• Lead fit sessions on live models, diagnosing complex fit and construction issues and directing corrective action across the development calendar.
• Architect and maintain technical packages and construction standards, ensuring precision and consistency across multiple categories and driving process improvements.

Skills

Technical design

Knit construction

PLM systems

Fittings leadership

Fabric knowledge

Patternmaking

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Excel

Job description

J.Crew is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to lead the technical strategy and execution for Women’s Knits/Sweaters, from concept through bulk production, setting fit, construction, and quality standards. This role partners with Design, Production and Merchandising and requires strong cross‑functional leadership.

You will mentor junior designers, manage fittings and samples, and drive technical excellence across a major product category in a fast-paced environment.