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Job Description
LIVE THE ISLAND LIFE
Tommy Bahama is more than just an island inspired brand, it’s a lifestyle! Live the Island Life as an ambassador of our brand, representing the season’s stylish trends. We look for those who are passionate about growth as we offer a variety of rewarding positions, from sales to management. You will play an important role in our store leadership, inspiring your team to work together to achieve our goals, create an environment of aloha fun, while exceeding guest expectations - taking them someplace great. Come join us, share knowledge on latest designs and provide guest with world class service!
SET THE COURSE
To collaborate, design and development a collection of swimwear and resort apparel from concept and art, to execution of product that will grow the business for Tommy Bahama and delight the Tommy Bahama guest.
BE THE ISLAND GUIDE
Collaborates with VP of Swim, and Sr. Designer to design and develop each season’s product line as well as any special developments.
Research trends, address newness and big ideas that will drive volume and grow the business, and relevant to the Tommy Bahama brand.
Design swimwear and cover-ups/resort wear that is world class in quality and style.
Participates in seasonal concept building and competitive research to support design ideas that will resonate with the Tommy Bahama guest
Provide sketches and computer illustrations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Research concepts and development trim for swimwear and resort apparel.
Collaborate with technical design and vendors on design intent and construction of swimwear and resort apparel.
Daily communication with cross functional team (Including merchandising and wholesale partners, sourcing/PD), Asia office, and vendors.
Participate in maintain design resources such as product trims, and sample references.
Active lead and participant in product development meetings.
Prepare presentation boards and participate in presenting during milestone or development meetings
Mentor and manage
Flexible for other duties as needed to help support calendar deliverables and overall business.
ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE IN PARADISE
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
Generally, 4-7 years of swimwear design experience
Apparel Design experience
Solid understanding of fabrics, details, trims, fit and construction of swimwear and apparel.
Understanding of Tommy Bahama lifestyle brand and guests.
Working knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator
Working knowledge of Excel and Power Point.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize and manage
NOTE: International candidates must hold a valid US working permit.
Tommy Bahama
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, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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