Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
Title:
Assistant Technical Designer
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Reports to:
Meg Rupp, Senior Technical Designer
Travel:
Occasional travel may be required
Salary:
Competitive salary and benefits package based on qualifications; classified as full-time salaried; exempt and not eligible for overtime.
Benefits:
We care about our team and offer benefits that support your health, growth, and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off and holidays, paid new parent leave, day care coverage, a generous employee discount, and other great perks.
Position Overview
Tuckernuck is seeking a passionate, detail-oriented Assistant Technical Designer to join our growing team. This role supports the Technical Design function across multiple product categories, ensuring each garment meets Tuckernucks quality, fit, and brand standards. The ideal candidate will have 13 years of experience in technical design, a strong eye for detail, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Core Responsibilities
- Support the Technical Designer throughout all stages of product development, from prototype to production.
- Attend fittings across multiple product categories; take detailed fit notes and assist in communicating fit comments and pattern corrections.
- Prepare for fittings by organizing and steaming samples, reviewing prior fit corrections, and photographing garments for reference.
- Measure garments at all stages (prototype, SMS, TOP) and accurately update technical packs with measurement data.
- Assist with the creation and maintenance of detailed CADs and tech packs for development and production.
- Evaluate prototypes and finished products to ensure alignment with product specifications and Tuckernuck quality standards.
- Communicate with factories and vendors to track samples, clarify technical details, and ensure timely implementation of corrections.
- Collaborate with Design, Production, and Product Development teams to ensure designs are executable and meet cost, quality, and fit goals.
- Stay informed about current garment construction techniques, industry standards, and software tools to support continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience as a Technical Designer, or a similar role preferably in apparel.
- Bachelors degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, and fit.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Excel; familiarity with PLM systems a plus.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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 Work
- Find the Fun
- Stay Authentic
- Respect
- Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Start Strong & Finish Strong
- Have 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.