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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!
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SET THE COURSE
To collaborate and propose concepts and designs that will create a compelling collection of prints and patterns inspiring and relevant to the Tommy Bahama guests. To work with the VP of swim, designers and cross functional team to ensure the quality of our products is world class.
BE THE ISLAND GUIDE
Researches seasonal trends, art direction, and new techniques in print, yarn dye patterns, fabric and embellishment.
Collaborates with VP of Women’s Swim and design team on art selection and concept development.
Creates seasonal embellishment concepts and works strategically to develop cost effectively.
Proposes textile design needs and concepts such as engineered layouts.
Manages art development timeline; develops art and embellishment in time for designers to utilize and execute, minimizing costing challenges and communication delays.
Works with VP of Women’s Swim to communicate and manage execution of seasonal color palettes.
Works directly with the art department providing art direction as aligned with VP of Women’s Swim.
Responsible for pitching color in prints for all of Swimwear & Sportswear: creating harmonious print coloration, palette grading, and pattern layout.
Maintains consistent art standards and brand handwriting.
Partners with Product Development and Sourcing teams to insure the art is developed to factory/mill limitations and ability.
Establishes standards and guidelines for the art development and approval process managing overdevelopment & workload.
Works closely with Product Development team to clearly communicate development technique and needs, provide costing direction, provide expectations and calendar deliverables.
Manages all final art packages and send out.
ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE IN PARADISE
Bachelors degree in Fashion Design
Generally, 3-5 years of experience.
The ability to direct mills’ technicians on the color approval process for both solid and print programs in order to ensure color matching to standard.
Must have experience with knits and wovens.
Thorough understanding of the design/product development process and how it relates to retail/wholesale selling information and competitors’ product assortments.
Highly organized, creative, energetic and passionate with a sense of urgency.
Advanced experience with the apparel design process from concept to product.
Self-starter and creative thinking with the ability to interpret seasonal concepts.
Ability to listen and incorporate ideas into new development.
Understanding of Tommy Bahama customers. Ability to creatively develop for this market.
Sophisticated taste level.
Computer graphics experience with knowledge of Photoshop, Ned Graphics and Illustrator helpful
Experience with the apparel design process from concept to product.
Ability to follow through on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong time management skills.
Organization skills. Ability to work under tight timelines while managing multiple priorities.
Ability to observe, learn, and incorporate new ideas quickly
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.
Rate Range: $70,000-103,675 a year
Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!
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Aloha!
At Tommy Bahama, paradise is our business. Focused on exceptional guest service, upscale products and delicious food and drinks, our tropically inspired lifestyle inspires the world to relax. Maintaining our unique point of view requires a diverse team that includes apparel designers, eCommerce and technology experts, manufacturing and operations, and, of course, retail and hospitality professionals. There are countless opportunities to contribute to our continued success — if you'd like to help us "Live the Island Life," we'd like to hear from you.
Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.