Associate Production Manager - Madewell Denim

Our Story

Introduced in 2006, Madewell is a premium denim brand for men and women. Beautiful construction, the world’s finest fabrics and an original approach to design—we don’t spare any details. No one makes denim like we do, but we don’t stop there. The perfect tee, the most versatile shoe, an essential leather bag—if it came from us, it’s made well. 

Beyond our impeccably designed products, we're committed to making a difference. At Madewell we believe in being better when it comes to sustainability. We’re committed to exploring new ways to protect our planet and its people—and that means thinking about how our clothes are made from start to finish. Our story is just unfolding and there’s so much more to come. Join us at Madewell.

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: 

• Work with design seasonally on wash approval submits. Communicate clearly on wash direction with vendor partners on all submits.

• Communicate to all internal associates and agents/ direct vendors on product issues.

• Attend seasonal design presentations and all related meetings including walk-throughs, weekly PDRs, and fittings.

• Articulate deadlines to internal counterparts while supporting timely feedback.

• Help facilitate proto and presentation sample requests alongside assistant manager (such as sending out packages, generating tech packs & vendor follow up questions). Track samples to ensure the ETA deadlines are met.

• Manage all late adds with vendors

• Monitor production and material minimum order quantity issues.

• Manage seasonal photo samples to ensure on time delivery.

• Sit alongside manager to maintain seasonal cost charts post development adoption stage.

• Attend all fit sessions and follow up on cost updates resulting from fit changes.

• Maintain production files that support all product record keeping.

 

 Qualifications: 

• 2-3 years of experience in production/product management 

• Experience in washed product and denim

• Knowledge of time and action calendars 

• Excellent communication, organizational and follow-through skills 

• Experience in PLM and Microsoft Suite 

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).

• Flex Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday year-round.

• 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: $64,200.00 - $77,000.00

At 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 s