Temporary-Designer Women's Knit Tops and Leisure

Tommy Bahama•Seattle, WA

13d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a part-time (20 hours per week) temporary position scheduled to last approximately 3 months. Preferred working days (in office only) are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm. This position is temporary and is not benefit eligible at this time. Hourly rate range: $35.00 to $45.00 per hour based on experience. The goal is to create a line of apparel 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.

Requirements

Degree in Fashion Design.
Generally, 5-7 years of experience in Women’s Design.
Sophisticated taste level.
Computer graphics experience with knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator.
Experience with the apparel design process from concept to product.
Ability to follow through on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong time management skills.
Understanding of Tommy Bahama customers.
Ability to creatively design for this market.
Organization skills.
Ability to work under tight timelines while managing multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with women's knits desired.

Responsibilities

Develops segments of the Tommy Bahama line each season (color, styling, fabric selection).
Researches trends in fashion and determines desires for Tommy Bahama customer.
Develops computer coloration and fabrication.
Develops sketches for garment styling.
Develops construction specifications.
Develops graded specifications for new styles.
Orders samples, or approves order samples from Design Assistants.
Checks samples with Design Assistant or Production Assistants for adherence to specs, color, fit, fabric and construction.
Approves final samples.
Works with team of designers and design assistants to ensure cohesive line and best quality product available.
Works on development fittings.
Embroidery and graphic layouts.
Monitors assistant designer workflow.