Sr. Designer Knits – Women’s Sportswear

Tommy Bahama • Seattle, WA

1d • $92,600 - $120,000

About The Position

To create a line of apparel that is attractive to the Tommy Bahama guest and to work with a team of designers and other staff to ensure the quality of the product is world-class. Women’s Sr. Designer Knits will work closely with the SVP Women’s Sportswear Design, Women’s Design Director, Women’s Knits Team and Cross Functional Team to develop a balanced assortment for cut and sew knits categories. The Women’s Sr. Designer will also be responsible for managing the design process from concept to completion while partnering with the Design Director to ensure alignment on priorities and direction.

Requirements

• Degree in Fashion Design
• 7+ years experience in women’s design (casual sportswear background preferred)
• Previous experience with cut & sew knits
• Highly skilled in design and conceptual functions
• Outstanding computer skills, experienced in Adobe Suite, Photoshop, InDesign
• Proven experience in the apparel design process from concept to product
• Excellent sense of style, color and ability to conceptualize a collection
• Strong ability to research and shop the markets to identify fashion trends, including relevant fabric shows
• Confidence to make decisions in order to facilitate design/production process.
• Knowledge and ability to assess production standards, timelines, and quality of garments being produced
• Articulate and able to convey product inspiration and direction to team members and merchants
• Excellent time management skills and ability to adhere to tight development calendars.
• Must be an excellent communicator, presenter and have exceptional follow-up skills
• Ability to interact and partner with all levels of management. Ability to follow through on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under tight timelines while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to observe, learn, and incorporate new ideas quickly

Nice To Haves

• Ability to travel occasionally to Int’l Vendors, for Market research domestically and to visit Tommy Bahama retail stores

Responsibilities

• Leading focused seasonal trend research across aspirational and competitive markets to identify emerging trends, silhouettes, and fabrics for the Cut & Sew Knits category, interpreted through the Tommy Bahama brand identity.
• Researches and develops engineered layouts for print, seasonal yarn dyes, seasonal embroidery and graphics layouts, washes and seasonal trims
• Researches fabric trends and works collaboratively with Materials Team to identify seasonal and annual needs for the category and product aesthetic, driving into targeted costs
• Develop garment concepts and styling sketches that support the assortment strategy, partnering with PD to achieve targeted costs.
• Develops design elements of garment Tech Pack – including BOM, Design Sketches and Sketch Details
• Embrace 3D, vendor co-creation, and emerging technologies to support efficient product development and execution.
• Orders samples, or approves prepared sample order from Associate Designer or Assistant Designer, in collaboration with Materials Team.
• Checks seasonal sales samples with Associate Designers or Assistant Designers for adherence to design aesthetic, color, fit expression, fabric
• Approves final seasonal sales samples for aesthetic, color, fit expression, fabric, trim
• Works on development fittings to articulate the design aesthetic, trim selections and validate fabric selection
• Presents product category to merchants, sales and other company audiences at milestone meetings and sales launches
• Manages assigned category deliverables for seasonal line lists, product knowledge and fabric selling features
• Manage assigned Associate and/or Assistant Designers by providing clear direction and feedback, monitoring workflow and progress, and ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.
• Coach and partner with Associate and/or Assistant Designers to maintain a cohesive line and deliver the highest-quality product.
• Manages assigned category deliverables to Company Development Calendar on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Independently prioritize and manage workloads across overlapping development seasons; bring work forward for review, identify challenges early, recommend solutions, and meet all development deadlines.
• Other duties as required and that may occasionally be necessary to support the business

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior