Head of Technical Design - J.Crew & J.Crew Factory
Core
Senior enterprise leader responsible for elevating and unifying the technical design function across J.Crew and J.Crew Factory, serving as the bridge between creative vision and product execution to ensure exceptional fit, quality, and consistency.
Role type
Senior enterprise leader, Head of Technical Design
Builds
Garments across knits, sweaters, denim, and wovens for J.Crew and J.Crew Factory
Domain
Apparel retail, fashion design, garment construction
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Technical design leadership, multi-category product expertise (men's, women's, kids'), garment construction knowledge, pattern engineering, fit development, vendor management, PLM system proficiency, Adobe Illustrator
Preferred skills
Multi-brand retail experience, domestic and international sourcing knowledge, digital product creation tools
Technologies
PLM systems (Centric, Gerber WebPDM), Adobe Illustrator
Responsibilities
Build and mentor a high-performing technical design organization, partner with Design teams to translate creative vision into technical reality, own end-to-end fit and construction standards, drive efficient product development processes, implement technical design systems and grading standards, strengthen relationships with key vendors and mills
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership scope