Tuckernuck
Senior Technical Designer
Tuckernuck, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Title: Senior Technical Designer
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package based on qualifications; classified as full-time salaried; exempt and not eligible for overtime.
Reports to: September Votta, Co-Founder
Travel: Occasional travel may be required
Position Overview
We are searching for a passionate and detail-oriented technical designer to join the Tuckernuck team. In this role, you will examine sketches and analyze design ideas to evaluate their feasibility, collaborate with designers, manufacturers, and vendors, and use your skills and expert eye to ensure that the best products are produced. You will be a key player in the sample fitting process and recommend fit changes for product production. A successful technical designer will be passionate, fashion-forward, and possess great technical acumen. Ideal candidates should be deadline-driven, have a keen eye for detail, and demonstrate sound knowledge of industry-related software.
Core Responsibilities
Collaborate with designers, manufacturers, vendors, and clients to ensure that product specifications are viable;Play a major role in the sample fittings for several product categories and recommend fit changes and garment spec changes needed to execute the best product in production;Ensure Tech Packs are completed timely and accuratelyCommunicate with factory vendors for any corrections in a timely fashion;Implement design changes and make contingency plans as necessary;Establish quality control standards;Ensure all products are high-quality and that they conform to Tuckernuck standards and brand values;Evaluate prototypes and inspect finished products to ensure that they are free from defects and inline with product specifications;Establish size grade and measurement standards for the private label ready to wear brandsEnsure consistency of sizing between ready to wear brandsAdhere to all the quality control requirements and standards;Stay up to date with the latest techniques in the development of garments.Minimum Qualifications
8-12 years of experience as a Technical Designer, or a similar roleKnowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong technical knowledge of pattern making and garment construction;The ability to justify design changes and possess excellent problem solving skills;Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills;Deadline-driven and committed to quality;Practical experience with software like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD.Tuckernuck Core Values
The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire the Tuckernuck team to make a difference.
Teamwork Makes the Dream WorkFind the FunStay AuthenticRespectEntrepreneurial SpiritStart Strong & Finish StrongHave Courage
Tuckernuck is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Tuckernuck policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful. Tuckernuck offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in this application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package based on qualifications; classified as full-time salaried; exempt and not eligible for overtime.
Reports to: September Votta, Co-Founder
Travel: Occasional travel may be required
Position Overview
We are searching for a passionate and detail-oriented technical designer to join the Tuckernuck team. In this role, you will examine sketches and analyze design ideas to evaluate their feasibility, collaborate with designers, manufacturers, and vendors, and use your skills and expert eye to ensure that the best products are produced. You will be a key player in the sample fitting process and recommend fit changes for product production. A successful technical designer will be passionate, fashion-forward, and possess great technical acumen. Ideal candidates should be deadline-driven, have a keen eye for detail, and demonstrate sound knowledge of industry-related software.
Core Responsibilities
Collaborate with designers, manufacturers, vendors, and clients to ensure that product specifications are viable;Play a major role in the sample fittings for several product categories and recommend fit changes and garment spec changes needed to execute the best product in production;Ensure Tech Packs are completed timely and accuratelyCommunicate with factory vendors for any corrections in a timely fashion;Implement design changes and make contingency plans as necessary;Establish quality control standards;Ensure all products are high-quality and that they conform to Tuckernuck standards and brand values;Evaluate prototypes and inspect finished products to ensure that they are free from defects and inline with product specifications;Establish size grade and measurement standards for the private label ready to wear brandsEnsure consistency of sizing between ready to wear brandsAdhere to all the quality control requirements and standards;Stay up to date with the latest techniques in the development of garments.Minimum Qualifications
8-12 years of experience as a Technical Designer, or a similar roleKnowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong technical knowledge of pattern making and garment construction;The ability to justify design changes and possess excellent problem solving skills;Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills;Deadline-driven and committed to quality;Practical experience with software like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD.Tuckernuck Core Values
The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire the Tuckernuck team to make a difference.
Teamwork Makes the Dream WorkFind the FunStay AuthenticRespectEntrepreneurial SpiritStart Strong & Finish StrongHave Courage
Tuckernuck is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Tuckernuck policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful. Tuckernuck offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in this application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.