J.Crew Group
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New York, NY, USA (Headquarters)time type:
Full timeposted on:
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120790**Our Story**J.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.**Overview**The Director of Sweater Yarn Sourcing leads the end-to-end strategy, development, and execution of all sweater yarn initiatives across J.Crew and J.Crew Factory. This role ensures that every yarn meets J.Crew Group’s standards for quality, performance, and design integrity, balancing innovation, sustainability, and commercial viability.The Director works closely with Design, Production, Technical Design, Merchandising, Quality Assurance and Sustainability Teams to deliver compelling, high-performing yarn platforms that reflect J.Crew’s aesthetic while meeting business objectives and seasonal timelines.**Key Responsibilities****Strategic Leadership*** Develop and execute a comprehensive global sourcing strategy for sweater yarns across J.Crew and J.Crew Factory.* Build and manage a high-performing global supplier base that delivers excellence in quality, innovation, cost, and service.* Anticipate and manage market shifts in fiber availability, tariffs, traceability, and sustainability standards (e.g. GRS, BCI, regenerative cotton).* Partner with the VP – Raw Materials to ensure alignment with broader raw material and platform sourcing strategies.**Yarn Development & Quality Excellence*** Source, develop, and commercialize yarns that meet J.Crew Group’s quality standards including pilling resistance, colorfastness, dimensional stability, and overall performance.* Collaborate with Production and Quality Assurance to validate yarn performance and ensure all programs meet internal and external testing standards (AATCC, ASTM, and J.Crew benchmarks).* Monitor mill quality and consistency across dye lots, fiber blends, and spinning systems; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions as needed.* Partner with Production and Technical Design to ensure yarn suitability and performance through the development process, proto and bulk stages.**Innovation & Sustainability*** Partner with Design and Sustainability teams to develop innovative yarns using responsible fibers, recycled content, and low-impact dyeing and finishing methods.* Champion advancements in spinning and finishing technologies to enhance softness, durability, and environmental performance.* Expand the use of traceable and certified fiber programs to support corporate sustainability goals and product transparency.**Operational Execution*** Oversee the seasonal yarn development calendar and ensure timely delivery of all milestones from concept to bulk production.* Partner with Production to manage smooth integration between yarn sourcing, garment vendors, and factory partners.* Maintain accurate yarn data, color standards, and tracking in PLM systems.* Present seasonal yarn developments and platform carryovers in Raw Material Alignment and design review meetings.**Cost & Vendor Management*** Negotiate annual yarn pricing, capacity commitments, and cost-engineering opportunities while maintaining quality and design intent.* Manage vendor scorecards focused on quality, delivery, responsiveness, and sustainability.* Partner with Production to monitor raw material commitments, liabilities.**Leadership & Collaboration*** Partner with the Sourcing and Production Team to foster accountability and continuous improvement.* Serve as the key liaison between internal brand teams and global yarn suppliers.* Represent the Sweater Yarn category in Raw Material Alignment, Innovation, and Sustainability/Traceability meetings.**Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, or related field; Master’s preferred.* 10+ years of experience in sweater yarn development or textile sourcing, including 5+ years in a leadership capacity.* Strong technical knowledge of fiber properties, spinning systems, dyeing, and finishing processes.* Deep expertise in yarn performance testing and quality validation (pilling, colorfastness, shrinkage, dimensional stability).* Proven experience working closely with Production and Quality Assurance to ensure yarn performance and consistency.* Exceptional vendor negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.* Proficiency with PLM and raw material data management systems preferred.We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.**Benefits + Perks*** **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.Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.Salary Range: $152,800.00 - $191,000.00At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
New York, NY, USA (Headquarters)time type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
120790**Our Story**J.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.**Overview**The Director of Sweater Yarn Sourcing leads the end-to-end strategy, development, and execution of all sweater yarn initiatives across J.Crew and J.Crew Factory. This role ensures that every yarn meets J.Crew Group’s standards for quality, performance, and design integrity, balancing innovation, sustainability, and commercial viability.The Director works closely with Design, Production, Technical Design, Merchandising, Quality Assurance and Sustainability Teams to deliver compelling, high-performing yarn platforms that reflect J.Crew’s aesthetic while meeting business objectives and seasonal timelines.**Key Responsibilities****Strategic Leadership*** Develop and execute a comprehensive global sourcing strategy for sweater yarns across J.Crew and J.Crew Factory.* Build and manage a high-performing global supplier base that delivers excellence in quality, innovation, cost, and service.* Anticipate and manage market shifts in fiber availability, tariffs, traceability, and sustainability standards (e.g. GRS, BCI, regenerative cotton).* Partner with the VP – Raw Materials to ensure alignment with broader raw material and platform sourcing strategies.**Yarn Development & Quality Excellence*** Source, develop, and commercialize yarns that meet J.Crew Group’s quality standards including pilling resistance, colorfastness, dimensional stability, and overall performance.* Collaborate with Production and Quality Assurance to validate yarn performance and ensure all programs meet internal and external testing standards (AATCC, ASTM, and J.Crew benchmarks).* Monitor mill quality and consistency across dye lots, fiber blends, and spinning systems; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions as needed.* Partner with Production and Technical Design to ensure yarn suitability and performance through the development process, proto and bulk stages.**Innovation & Sustainability*** Partner with Design and Sustainability teams to develop innovative yarns using responsible fibers, recycled content, and low-impact dyeing and finishing methods.* Champion advancements in spinning and finishing technologies to enhance softness, durability, and environmental performance.* Expand the use of traceable and certified fiber programs to support corporate sustainability goals and product transparency.**Operational Execution*** Oversee the seasonal yarn development calendar and ensure timely delivery of all milestones from concept to bulk production.* Partner with Production to manage smooth integration between yarn sourcing, garment vendors, and factory partners.* Maintain accurate yarn data, color standards, and tracking in PLM systems.* Present seasonal yarn developments and platform carryovers in Raw Material Alignment and design review meetings.**Cost & Vendor Management*** Negotiate annual yarn pricing, capacity commitments, and cost-engineering opportunities while maintaining quality and design intent.* Manage vendor scorecards focused on quality, delivery, responsiveness, and sustainability.* Partner with Production to monitor raw material commitments, liabilities.**Leadership & Collaboration*** Partner with the Sourcing and Production Team to foster accountability and continuous improvement.* Serve as the key liaison between internal brand teams and global yarn suppliers.* Represent the Sweater Yarn category in Raw Material Alignment, Innovation, and Sustainability/Traceability meetings.**Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, or related field; Master’s preferred.* 10+ years of experience in sweater yarn development or textile sourcing, including 5+ years in a leadership capacity.* Strong technical knowledge of fiber properties, spinning systems, dyeing, and finishing processes.* Deep expertise in yarn performance testing and quality validation (pilling, colorfastness, shrinkage, dimensional stability).* Proven experience working closely with Production and Quality Assurance to ensure yarn performance and consistency.* Exceptional vendor negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.* Proficiency with PLM and raw material data management systems preferred.We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.**Benefits + Perks*** **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.Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.Salary Range: $152,800.00 - $191,000.00At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr