Men’s Head of Tailoring Design
About The Position
Buck Mason is seeking a Men's Head of Tailoring Design to lead design and development across men's tailoring, casual tailoring, tailored outerwear, and associated accessories such as ties and pocket squares. This hands-on role calls for deep knowledge of men's tailoring and clothing history, strong product instincts, and a clear point of view on fit, fabrication, and construction. The role combines vintage and market research, seasonal concept development, sketching, and close collaboration with technical design, sourcing, patternmakers, trim developers, and overseas manufacturing partners to bring thoughtfully executed products to life. The position oversees product development from initial concept through production, including seasonal fabric and trim development, design sketches and CADs, technical drawings and tech packs, fitting feedback, and communication of design intent to factories. The successful candidate will maintain consistency across the category while bringing a fresh perspective aligned with Buck Mason's aesthetic. Buck Mason describes its approach as combining the heritage of traditional garment-making with a modern American sensibility, with an emphasis on exceptional materials, considered design, enduring craftsmanship, fabric, proportion, construction, and fit. The posting also includes a separate description seeking a Master Tailor & Pattern Cutter, which does not match the stated Head of Tailoring Design title.
Requirements
- 7–10+ years of men's design experience, with a strong focus on tailoring and tailored product development.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel.
- Deep technical knowledge of men's tailoring, including jacket and trouser fit, tailored outerwear, garment construction, and pattern development.
- Strong understanding of tailoring fabrics, textiles, and material development.
- Highly developed eye for product, proportion, fit, and detail, together with strong market awareness.
- Extensive knowledge of vintage men's tailoring and sportswear, and ability to translate historical references into relevant modern products.
- Experience working directly with overseas factories and managing development from initial concept through production.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple categories, styles, and seasonal deadlines.
- Collaborative working style, strong work ethic, and positive attitude.
- Genuine passion for men's clothing, craftsmanship, and creating exceptional products.
Responsibilities
- Lead design and development for men's tailoring, casual tailoring, tailored outerwear, and related accessories, including ties and pocket squares.
- Partner with sourcing on seasonal fabric research, sourcing, and development to support seasonal concepts and product direction.
- Conduct seasonal and market research and vintage shopping to inform product development and collections.
- Create design sketches and CADs for assigned categories using Adobe Illustrator and other relevant design tools.
- Develop construction sketches and technical drawings for tech packs and new style development.
- Work with in-house trim developers to research, develop, and source style-specific trims and components.
- Collaborate with Technical Design and patternmakers throughout fittings, providing feedback and making corrections to achieve intended fit and design.
- Maintain a strong understanding of fit across tailored jackets, trousers, bottoms, and tailored outerwear.
- Work directly with overseas factories to communicate design intent, oversee development, troubleshoot construction challenges, and ensure garments meet standards.
- Maintain category consistency while bringing a fresh perspective, strong product instincts, and understanding of the Buck Mason aesthetic.
Benefits
- Buck Mason covers 80% of the monthly cost of employee-only health plans; employees pay the remaining 20% through bi-weekly paycheck deductions.
- Buck Mason covers 50% of dependent plan costs; employees pay the remaining 50%.
- PPO and HMO health plan options through Anthem, with vision and dental plans through Principal.
- HSA and FSA options.
- 401(k) match: 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2%, for a maximum employer match of 4% when the employee contributes 5%.
- $80 monthly cell-phone reimbursement for the phone plan, excluding the device.
- Monthly $50 wellness reimbursement for expenses such as gym memberships, fitness classes, or mental health expenses.
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave; state benefits fund the first portion, and Buck Mason covers the remainder of the employee's bi-weekly salary.
- 4 weeks of paid paternity leave; state benefits fund the first portion, and Buck Mason covers the remainder of the employee's bi-weekly salary.
- Maternity and paternity leave are available without a probationary period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
