Technical Designer: Fit, Specs & Product Development

The J.Jill Group; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Office with amenities

Associate discounts

Job summary

J.Jill seeks an Assistant Technical Design professional to support development of product categories from concept to production readiness. You will interpret design and fit intents, set up technical packages, and coordinate fit sessions with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include preparing tech packs, analyzing patterns post-fit, and collaborating with global partners. Apparel degree and 2+ years in this path are preferred; proficiency in Illustrator and PLM is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic pattern making, fit, garment construction, and sample measuring.
• Sample making a plus.
• Ability to create technical sketches using computer software tools as well as manual sketches.
• Ability to work effectively across varied categories and with cross division partners.
• Ability to maintain focus and work accurately in a fast paced environment.
• Adapt easily to different work styles.
• A cooperative, positive personality, willingness to learn.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong and clear communication skills.
• In factory experience a plus.
• Role spans a wide variety of skills relating to fit and sample development.

Responsibilities

• Attends all design hand offs for product category and elicit information from design to accurately interpret design and fit intent.
• Sets up development Technical packages using company standards for specs, construction details, technical sketches and updated design sketches.
• Prepares work for Fit Sessions for product category: schedule product for fit, measure samples, input information into PLM.
• Compares construction on sample vs tech pack requirement, reviews vendor comments before fit session.
• Works with Senior Technical designer/Manager to analyze patterns from vendor vs. slopers on an as needed basis after fit session.
• Participates in fit sessions with Senior Technical designer with the goal of expanding knowledge and experience across all categories.
• Observes, asks questions, and takes notes to follow up with related questions.
• Communicates and interacts with internal and overseas partners.

Skills

Pattern making

Garment construction

Fit

Sample measuring

Technical sketches

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Factory experience

Education

Apparel degree

2+ years in assistant technical design

Microsoft Office

Illustrator

PLM systems

Tools

Illustrator

Microsoft Office

PLM software

Job description

J.Jill seeks an Assistant Technical Design professional to support development of product categories from concept to production readiness. You will interpret design and fit intents, set up technical packages, and coordinate fit sessions with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include preparing tech packs, analyzing patterns post-fit, and collaborating with global partners. Apparel degree and 2+ years in this path are preferred; proficiency in Illustrator and PLM is expected.