Assistant Technical Designer

Tuckernuck•Washington, DC

2d•$58,000 - $62,500

About The Position

Tuckernuck is seeking a passionate, detail-oriented Assistant Technical Designer to join our growing team. This role supports the Technical Design function across multiple product categories, ensuring each garment meets Tuckernuck’s quality, fit, and brand standards. The ideal candidate brings 1–3 years of experience in technical design or a closely related field, a strong eye for garment construction and fit, and the organizational drive to keep a complex, fast-moving product development process running without a hitch.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in technical design, fashion design, product development, or a closely related role.
Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, and fit, with a genuine interest in the sample development process.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Excel; familiarity with PLM systems, Airtable, and Google Suite a plus.
Self-motivated and proactive; takes initiative and anticipates needs rather than waiting to be directed.
Strong communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams and with vendor partners.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts quickly to shifting priorities.
Problem-solver with a solutions-first mindset and a genuine sense of ownership over their work.
Comfortable learning new software platforms quickly.
Ability to lift, move, and transport sample boxes (up to 30 lbs).

Responsibilities

Support the Technical Designer throughout all stages of product development — measuring samples, taking detailed fit notes, and assisting in communicating fit comments and pattern corrections to vendors.
Prepare for fittings by organizing and steaming samples, reviewing prior fit corrections, and photographing garments for reference.
Own the full sample tracking process — receiving, logging, labeling, organizing, and maintaining visibility on all samples across development, fit, photo, and TOP stages.
Coordinate sample requests and shipments to and from vendors, ensuring timely delivery and returns; prepare daily outgoing shipments with proper documentation and tracking.
Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, and the Photo Studio to ensure photography requests are clearly communicated and fulfilled on schedule.
Maintain accurate sample statuses in Airtable and Let’s Flo; add sample images to internal systems for tracking and presentation purposes.
Attend weekly team meetings to stay aligned on sample needs, development milestones, and upcoming creative initiatives.