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J.Crew Factory · 2 months ago

Assistant Technical Designer - Non-Apparel, Accessories

New York, NY, USA (Headquarters)

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$22.98/hr - $26.44/hr

1+ years exp

J.Crew Factory is a company that creates premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces, and they are seeking an Assistant Technical Designer to evaluate and measure accessories while ensuring alignment with vendor supplied measurements. The role involves conducting fittings, building tech packs, and maintaining communication with vendors and internal teams.

ApparelE-CommerceRetail

Responsibilities

Evaluate and measure incoming accessories to ensure alignment with vendor supplied measurements

Conduct and lead fittings, communicating clearly with cross functional team members

Build tech packs that include accessory sketches, standard sketches, construction sketches and details, technical trims, proper measurements and grade rules. Input data into PLM system

Fully responsible for specs, tech packs and measurements in PLM

Work independently with factories to resolve all construction/sewing problems

Communicate daily with vendors and internal teams

Track samples and counter samples to make sure all approval dates are met

Maintain organization of sample closet

Develop packaging as needed for footwear, jewelry and soft accessories

Categories include: Leather Handbags, Leather Small Leather Goods, Leather Belts, Jewelry, Soft Accessories, Cold Weather, Socks and Sunglasses

Qualification

Technical designPLM experienceFit knowledgePattern-makingAdobe IllustratorCommunication skillsOrganization skillsTeam collaboration

Required

College Degree in technical design, fashion design or equivalent work experience in related area

1-2 years of technical design and PLM experience

Knowledge of fit, grade rule and sewing

Knowledge of pattern-making and draping

Experience with PLM, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Illustrator required

Benefits

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.