Senior Technical Designer - Sweaters & Cut and Sew Knits

Our StoryJ. Crew gets you dressed every day, for every occasion. Since 1983, we’ve been creating classics that feel familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view—it’s no wonder we’ve been in your closet for four decades and counting.

Today, we continue to do the classics our way, inspiring not only how you shop but how you define your personal style. Our commitment runs deeper than just making great clothes—we’re proud of our role in getting you dressed with confidence, character, and celebrating a distinctly American sensibility that makes us who we are.

Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace. The Role + Purpose: The Senior Technical Designer is a key partner to Design, Production, and Merchandising, driving the technical strategy and execution that bring product concepts to life through precise fit, construction, and manufacturing excellence.

This role owns the technical development process end-to-end for a major product category, sets standards that elevate quality and consistency across the business, and mentors junior team members. We welcome candidates with diverse paths and experiences who bring deep technical expertise, sound judgment under ambiguity, and a track record of cross-functional leadership.

Own the technical strategy and development process for Women’s Knits/Sweaters, from concept through bulk production (TOP), 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 pac