Associate Technical Designer, Madewell Footwear

RESPONSIBILITIES

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Assist Technical Designer in technical fittings by preparing samples and taking notes, in order to execute the technical fitting process
• Ability to process tech packs that record accessory and footwear construction and fit.  Accessory categories include:  handbags, belts, slg’s, jewelry, scarves, socks, blankets, hats, cosmetic bags, tech, hair, sunglasses and sunglass cases
• Measure incoming samples against specs in design cards; update design card specs as needed
• Ability to process tech packs that record construction and fit 
• Responsible for flow of information related to fit process, such as updating tech log, sending fit comments, and communicating with factory counterparts
• Ability to measure samples precisely
• Basic Illustrator sketching
• Track and maintain record log of all samples
• Maintain organization of sample closet
• Filing and clerical management of Technical Design area

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Communicates verbal and written content accurately and in a timely manner with others (including vendors, merchants, production and design)
• Work with field/vendor representatives and directors to resolve issues

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design
• Recent graduate to 1-2 years experience in Technical Design or in a related field that emphasizes fit, problem solving and organizational skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Knowledge of accessory and footwear construction methods
• Knowledge of structural and decorative trims
• Basic knowledge of fit, balance and patternmaking
• Proficient in PC applications including MS Word, Excel, Outlook Express and Adobe Illustrator
• Adaptive to a multi-tasked environment.

J.Crew Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
We are committed to affirmatively providing equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, legally protected physical or mental disability or any other basis protected under applicable law.