Assistant Designer-Women's Denim & Outerwear

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HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU:

• For full time employees, Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with generous matching program, generous paid time off.
• Potential Annual Bonus Opportunity.
• 50% discount at restaurants and retail locations.
• Career advancement opportunities as we are growing!
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SET THE COURSE

To collaborate with and support designer in the creation of an apparel line that is attractive to the Tommy Bahama customer, and to work with a team of designers and other staff to ensure the quality of the products is world-class.

BE THE ISLAND GUIDE

• Partners with Senior Designer to design and develop high quality product for the Tommy Bahama brand each season.
• Assists in researching fashion trends for denim and outerwear each season.
• Develop illustrator sketches with accuracy.
• Assist in developing fabrics, trims, washes, and branding details each season.
• Assist in building tech packs for sample development.
• Help prepare and maintain lab dip charts, development cards, and wash charts.
• Checks samples with Senior Designer and Production team members for adherence to specs, color, fit, fabric, and construction
• Participates in fittings and make updates to product accordingly.
• Communicates effectively with Materials, Sourcing and Production partners.
• Files and tracks all sample order information and prepare samples for sales meetings.
• Prepares information for line sheets for milestone meetings.
• Listens to feedback from Merchandising, Sales, and Retail staff to learn more about the Tommy Bahama customer.
• Follows up on details with Merchandising, Sales, or other departments where questions need to be answered by design team.
• Prepares and maintains presentation boards for product assortment reviews.
• Assist in meeting preparation and presentations through effective logistics, meeting planning, and follow through skills.
• Collaborates with design team members to ensure cohesive line creation.
• Recognizes team members as valuable contributors and listens to their feedback.
• Seeks new ways to make design processes more efficient and shares ideas with design team
• Works as efficiently as possible, while also focusing on quality results for the line.
• Seeks ways to improve his/her abilities and skills as a person and as a design team member.
• Contributes to the success of the entire team and takes responsibility for results.
• Flexible for other duties as needed to help support the overall business.

ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE IN PARADISE

• Degree in Fashion Design ore related experience preferred
• 1-3 years of previous design experience in an apparel company highly desirable
• Experience in PLM or equivalent highly desirable
• Computer graphics experience with strong knowledge of Photoshop highly desirable
• Advanced Illustrator skills highly desirable
• Experience with the apparel design process from concept to product.
• Ability to listen and incorporate ideas into new designs or products. Must be able to approach each season without a rigid set of rules because of constantly changing trends, yet be able to meet tight timelines.
• "Can-do" or "supportive" attitude that doesn't allow personal ego to get in the way of effective team product results. Willingness to do less desirable tasks to allow team to succeed is essential.
• Ability to follow through on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent time management skills. Must adhere to the calendar
• Ability to travel occasionally to Hong Kong, sales meetings, or Tommy Bahama retail sites

Multiple factors will vary the applicable rate of pay for this role, including an individual's experience, knowledge, and skillset, as well as work location and available budget.

Rate Range: $25.00 to $41.75 hourly

Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or send an email to our recruiting team at recruiter@tommybahama.com.

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