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Tuckernuck · 2 months ago

Senior Designer, Apparel

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Tuckernuck is looking for a Senior Designer to create innovative, eye-catching designs that fit with the Tuckernuck brand aesthetic. This person is responsible for the execution of ready-to-wear styles based on the Tuckernuck vision for the company’s private label, working closely with the Founders, merchants, and vendors to develop products that delight customers and drive profitability.

E-CommerceFashionRetail

Responsibilities

Draw, design, and develop new apparel samples, and create and turn in documentation worksheet and manufacturing plan

Participate in meetings to discuss designs and line development, and present and review line and concepts regularly

Identify new style opportunities relevant to Tuckernuck’s customer base through market research. Translate current fashion trends to determine what the Tuckernuck customer will want to wear

Develop ideas for new products based on research data and collaborate with the Product Developer on execution

Test and decide on fabrics, colors, patterns and textures for each design

Manage the ready to wear design process, including taking a lead role in the fit sessions

Maintaining corporate standards for bulk production

Assist team with communicating to vendors on design, production, and other issues as needed

Qualification

Fashion design experienceProduct developmentFabricsAttention to detailCreativityCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

8-10 years of prior experience in fashion design or product development for a women's fashion branded lifestyle company

Attention to detail and artistic ability to transform a design from an idea into a physical illustration and then, eventually, to a prototype on which the finished product will be based

A keen sense of style, color and fabric

Creativity: you must be able to generate ideas for products that fit with the Tuckernuck aesthetic and lifestyle

Ability to collaborate well with others coupled with specific experience in design

Ability to develop new products with the conceptual thinking to avoid potential issues in garment construction and meet pricing parameters

A strong knowledge of woven and knit fabrics and garments and have a good eye for fashion

Strong knowledge of quality, make, and production integrity appropriate for Tuckernuck merchandise

Sound thinking necessary to accomplish detailed, complex tasks, as well as the ability to anticipate potential problems and provide effective solutions

Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to communicate effectively with internal colleagues, management and vendors