Crew search results?

J J Lewis, I am assuming that you are referring to IMDb as opposed to IMDbPro. If you have problems with IMDbPro, someone else will have to address your concern.

A few months ago, IMDb changed their search methodology. It is still possible to find crew members, although they will typically be listed after more widely known people such as actors, directors, producers and writers.

For instance, I was able to easily find a J.J. Lewis
Costume and Wardrobe Department | Art Department | Costume Designer.

Note: I had to select See all results for "J. J. Lewis"

Other people have complained that they do not like the new search methodology.

J J Lewis, you have identified the fundamental complaint that many people have with the new IMDb search engine. It is a reasonable expectation that items at the top of a search would closely match the search terms.

In my previous message, I intended to write

Other people have complained that they do not like the new search methodology.