Director of Production - Women's Apparel bei Madewell

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

We're seeking an experienced Director of Production - Apparel to lead production excellence across women's wovens, leather, and soft dressing categories for the Madewell brand. This role drives strategic sourcing, vendor partnerships, and operational excellence while championing quality, innovation, and sustainability initiatives. You'll oversee global production operations, mentor high-performing teams, and ensure best-in-class cost management and product development across key apparel categories.

• Lead and mentor a global production team across Ready to Wear, Soft Dressing, and Leather categories to ensure strategic alignment and operational excellence

• Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, Quality, and technical teams to develop and execute category-specific sourcing strategies aligned with brand objectives

• Manage comprehensive cost negotiations and margin optimization to ensure competitive pricing and supplier efficiency across global markets Provide innovative solutions for production challenges by implementing process improvements and system adherence across development workflows

• Maintain compliance with quality standards by partnering with vendors and manufacturers to drive innovation and sustainable practices

• Coordinate end-to-end production lifecycle management, ensuring timelines align with business objectives and go-to-market strategies

• Serve as the company's product development and production expert, guiding allocation decisions, development processes, and production timelines

Qualifications:

Required:

• 12+ years of experience in apparel product development and production with focus on Ready to Wear, Soft Dressing, and Leather categories

• Expertise in materials, construction, vendor negotiations, and global supply chain management

• Proficiency in PLM systems, Excel, and data-driven decision-making processes

• Strong leadership abilities with proven track record of developing high-performing teams

• Demonstrated success managing international vendor relationships, particularly in Asia and Europe

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Product Development, Business, Supply Chain, or related field

• Experience in sustainable sourcing, ethical production practices, and luxury/contemporary market positioning

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 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 offer a great associate discount across all our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).

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.

Salary Range:

At J. Crew Group (JCG), we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will consider 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, which also includes the opportunity for bonuses, 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.

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.

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 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.