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HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU:
- For full time employees, 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!
- For more benefit related information please click HERE.
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SET THE COURSE
The Technical Design Assistant supports the Technical Design team in ensuring that products meet brand specifications for fit, construction, grading, and design details from development through production. This role assists in documenting and communicating style changes, developing and verifying specifications, reviewing samples, and maintaining accurate records—all while adhering to the brand calendar to ensure fit consistency and quality.
BE THE ISLAND GUIDE
- Assists Technical Designers on both Development and Production tech packs and fittings
- Attends fit sessions along with Technical Designer and assists in taking notes fitting and writing fit comments
- Helps maintain pattern and sample block library
- Assists Technical Designers to develop specific classifications within the Tommy Bahama line for upcoming season(s)
- Prepares and evaluates development and production fit samples for fit sessions (this includes measuring and steaming garments)
- Participates in sketch handoff meetings
- Assists in developing construction specifications and updates as necessary for Tech Packs
- Assists in evaluating patterns
- Assists in photographing samples on fit form or model
- Assists in creating and updating measurement charts in PLM/Flex
- Attends Cross-functional team (CFT) meetings
- Attends Fit Sessions to learn process and assist in note taking and follow-up
- Helps manage and organize the sample closet
- Assists Technical Design Team with the booking fit models and coordinating fittings and attendee
- Flexible for other duties as needed to help support the overall business
ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE IN PARADISE
- 1-2+ year experience in the fashion industry desired
- Experience Working with Knit and Woven Products preferred
- Technical design or product development experience desired
- Gerber pattern making knowledge experience a plus
- Advanced computer skills, FlexPLM, Illustrator, Excel, and Word are highly desired
- Sewing skills and knowledge of the various sewing machines preferred
- Ability to work in a global, multi-cultural environment
- Strong interpersonal skills for building collaborative working relationships within teams
- Strong time management and organizational skills to establish and manage priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to proactively troubleshoot and problem solve
- Detail oriented
- Excellent communication (written and oral) skills
Rate Range: $27.66 to $35.00 Hourly
Multiple factors will vary the applicable rate of pay for this role, including an individual’s experience, knowledge, and skillset, as well as work location and available budget.
Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!
Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or send an email to our recruiting team at [email protected].
Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!
Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or send an email to our recruiting team at [email protected].
Tommy Bahama participates in E-Verify. Details in English and Spanish. Right to Work Statement in English and Spanish.
Skills Required
- 1-2+ years of experience in the fashion industry
- Experience working with knit and woven products
- Technical design or product development experience
- Gerber pattern-making knowledge and experience
- Advanced computer skills
- FlexPLM experience
- Adobe Illustrator experience
- Microsoft Excel experience
- Microsoft Word experience
- Sewing skills and knowledge of various sewing machines
- Ability to work in a global, multicultural environment
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative relationship-building skills
- Strong time-management and organizational skills
- Ability to proactively troubleshoot and solve problems
- Detail-oriented work style
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
What We Do
Nearly 25 years ago, our founders started a brand based on the refined, unhurried attitude of coastal life. To our guests, Tommy Bahama soon became synonymous with laid-back style and the concept of living the Island Life. What started as a causal, upscale menswear collection quickly evolved into a unique luxury lifestyle brand. The Tommy Bahama offering has grown to include both men’s and women’s apparel, home and beach goods, and a thriving restaurant and bar business. Everything that bears the Tommy Bahama name is created with an unwavering eye towards quality. More than ever, our focus is on taking our guests someplace great — through exceptional service, upscale products, and delicious food and drinks. Maintaining our unique point of view requires a diverse team that includes apparel designers, e-commerce and technology experts, manufacturing and operations, and, of course, retail and hospitality professionals. We would love to have you share your talents with us! Tommy Bahama is part of Tommy Bahama Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Oxford Industries, Inc. (NYSE:OXM). Established in August 1992, with corporate headquarters in Seattle, Tommy Bahama is an island-inspired lifestyle brand that defines relaxed, sophisticated style in men’s and women’s sportswear, swimwear, accessories, footwear and a complete home furnishings collection. The company owns and operates over 160 Tommy Bahama stores worldwide, with 16 of those locations offering a Tommy Bahama restaurant & bar. Tommy Bahama products are also available at the country’s finest retailers, including Nordstrom and other specialty retailers and TommyBahama.com ships to over 100 countries. Additional stores will be opening this year. More information, please visit www.tommybahama.com.
