Men’s Head of Tailoring Design

Buck Mason • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Buck Mason is seeking a Men’s Head of Tailoring Design to lead the design and development of its men’s tailoring category. The role oversees tailored clothing, casual tailoring, tailored outerwear, and related accessories such as ties and pocket squares. It is a hands-on design position for someone with deep knowledge of men’s tailoring, 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. The successful candidate will translate historical knowledge of men’s clothing into modern collections and help ensure products reflect the Buck Mason aesthetic and are executed to a high standard.

Buck Mason creates modern American classics using considered design, exceptional materials, and enduring craftsmanship. The posted annual compensation range is $200,000–$225,000; total compensation may also include bonuses and other perks, depending on performance and other factors.

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.
• A highly developed eye for product, proportion, fit, and detail, along with strong market awareness.
• Extensive knowledge of vintage men’s tailoring and sportswear, and the ability to translate historical references into relevant, modern product.
• 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 product.

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.
• Participate in seasonal research, 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.
• Partner with in-house trim developers to research, develop, and source style-specific trims and components.
• Work with Technical Design and patternmakers throughout fittings, providing feedback and making corrections to achieve the 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 quality standards.
• Maintain consistency across the category while bringing fresh perspective and aligning product with the Buck Mason aesthetic.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plan options; Buck Mason pays 80% of the monthly cost for employee-only plans and 50% for dependent coverage.
• 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 plan reimbursement, excluding the device.
• $50 monthly wellness reimbursement, which may be used for gym memberships, fitness classes, or mental health expenses.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, with state benefits applied first and Buck Mason covering the remainder of the employee’s bi-weekly salary.
• 4 weeks of paid paternity leave, with state benefits applied first and Buck Mason covering the remainder of the employee’s bi-weekly salary.
• Potential bonuses and other performance-related perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed