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Tommy Bahama · 1 day ago

Sr. Designer-Swimwear, Resortwear & Active

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$91K/yr - $151K/yr

10+ years exp

Tommy Bahama is a company that focuses on creating a swimwear and cover-up collection that inspires and delights guests. The Sr. Designer will lead the design team, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the quality of the product while managing the product creation process from initial sketch to production.

ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyle

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the VP of Women’s Swim to create a line that is trend-relevant, commercially strong, and aligned with the Tommy Bahama brand identity

Partner with the VP of Women’s Swim and DTG merchandising to identify product strategies, whitespace opportunities, and long-term growth drivers for the business

Collaborate with the VP of Women’s Swim on seasonal color direction, color palette development, macro trend concepts, and print narratives; support building the physical presentation and environment for seasonal print-alignment meetings

Assist VP of Women’s Swim in presenting the line during sales and milestone meetings

Take part in fabric selections and initial print reviews during seasonal meetings

Research emerging trends and thoughtfully translate them into fresh, brand-authentic concepts

Develop and present market research and trend presentations, create detailed Illustrator sketches, and share design concepts with Design Leadership and cross-functional partners during key sketch reviews

Manage product creation from initial sketch to production

Work closely with Product Development to ensure all initial and final tech packs are handed off according to calendar

Partner with Product Development and omni channel merchandising teams to ensure that all the costs of the embellishments, material, treatments and trims are within our initial FOB costing and margin objectives

Partner closely with production team to ensure that all trims pass US and International Law required tests in the initial design process to avoid production delays

Partner with Materials Team, Product Development, and vendors to source and develop hard and soft trims. Design team is responsible for trim briefs and trim spec sheets for development

Partner with Product Development teams and all vendors to ensure all products are premium quality and on time for sales meetings and store deliveries

Meet with fabric and trim vendors to research new ideas, identify opportunities in fabric/construction/trims, and bring forward innovative solutions

Lead, mentor, guide, and train junior designers, supporting their professional growth and development

Support the management of individual goal setting and ongoing performance development for the design team

Own assigned business categories, assist in meeting/exceeding seasonal strategic plans

Collaborate with pattern makers, Technical Design, and Product Development to ensure desired garment construction and look

Ensure premium quality of all category products

Drive silhouette fit intent and partner with Technical Design teams on fittings

Flexible for other duties as needed to help support the overall business