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About the Role
Lead the creative vision and innovation for Madewell's Men's Sweaters & Knits categories, influencing the overall product point of view. Guide a design team while applying technical knitwear expertise, strong sense of color & pattern, and wash development innovation to create collections that balance quality craftsmanship, originality, and commercial success.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Head of Men’s Design to lead the design vision and strategy for Men's Sweaters & Knits, creating seasonal collections that reflect Madewell's authentic aesthetic while driving innovation and market relevance.
- Drive innovation in knit construction techniques, yarn development, gauge engineering, and finishing processes to elevate product quality and differentiate the category.
- Partner closely with Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, and Marketing teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment on creative vision and business objectives.
- Oversee the development process from concept through production, ensuring design integrity, exceptional fit standards, and adherence to Madewell's quality benchmarks.
- Develop compelling assortments that integrate cohesively with the broader men's product line and respond to customer needs, market trends, and brand priorities.
- Cultivate strong vendor relationships and work with sourcing partners to support both creative ambitions and technical requirements for the category.
- Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing design team, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, technical excellence, and professional development.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in apparel design with deep expertise in sweaters and knits categories.
- Extensive technical knowledge of knit construction methods, yarn properties, gauge development, and finishing techniques.
- Proven leadership experience building and managing design teams for a minimum of 5+ years.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to partner effectively with merchandising, production, and technical teams.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities with the capacity to articulate creative vision and technical requirements clearly to diverse audiences.
Skills
- Knitwear expertise
- Color and pattern
- Wash development
- Knit construction techniques
- Yarn development
- Gauge engineering
- Finishing processes
- Apparel design
- Technical design
- Merchandising
- Production
- Marketing
- Vendor relations
- Sourcing
- Team leadership
- Communication
- Presentation
Work Type
- Hybrid work model
Experience Level
- 10+ years of experience in apparel design
- 5+ years of leadership experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or related field is a plus, but equivalent professional experience will be considered.
Salary/Compensations
- $136,000.00 - $175,500.00
Benefits
- Medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance
- Family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support)
- Fitness discounts
- Medical travel
- Associate discount across all brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell)
- Summer Fridays
- Community Impact support through philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program
- Winter Break at the end of December
About the Company
- At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we’ve been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality, authenticity, and versatility.
- Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.
- At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry.
- One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging.
Equal Opportunity
- JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.