WHO WE ARE:
We are a leading specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear and accessories for young men, young women, boys and girls with an extensive assortment of iconic global, emerging, and proprietary brands rooted in an active and social lifestyle. We are based out of sunny Southern California at the Tilly’s RSC. You’ll hear the term RSC a lot, it stands for Retail Support Center since our corporate offices are here to support our retail and online stores.
Working at Tillys allows you to experience a new style of work life. Our work culture is fun and relaxed. We encourage you to be you and that means you should be comfortable. Our employees enjoy a casual dress code and a fun, fast paced work environment where creative minds work together to achieve common goals. As a part of the team you’ll contribute towards and share in our success. A career at Tillys is all about working together to make things happen… so what are you waiting for?
SUMMARY:
The following is a brief description of responsibilities to be performed by the Designer. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Research and report seasonal trends in all classifications across women’s, and kids- silhouette, color, and details
- Assemble and deliver season trend reports to merchant team
- Prepare and distribute seasonal color palettes across all classifications of men’s, women’s, contemporary, swim and accessories
- Work with the Design Director to identify and build seasonal collections across all categories/ classifications
- Assist the Design Director in new product launches, new private label brand launches and re-branding of existing in-house brands
- Create new brand art for hangtags, woven labels and other components as needed
- Prepare all inspiration and trend boards, thumbnail concept sketches, technical line drawings and updates to CADs/line drawings throughout development season
- Prepare and complete with accuracy all initial detail drawings, bill of materials, trim and label packages, seam construction
- Partner with Tech team for tech packages as needed
- Establish strong working relationship with outside suppliers and internal merchant team to achieve margin goals, cost targets through use of appropriate style details, fabrications and construction.
- Oversee and provide guidance to Textile Print & Graphic Designer in the development of all over and placement prints
- Provide guidance and direction to external partners for silhouette design, repeat and placement print graphics
- Manage external vendor timelines and vendor deliverables
- Create, manipulate and recolor in-house textile designs/graphics/ prints and embroidery when needed
- Participate in fittings and partner with the Technical Design team to achieve consistent brand right, trend-right fits
- Attend relevant trade shows, travel to vendors and suppliers as requested
- Conduct regular competitive audits to ensure Tillys is on-trend
- Partner with marketing to provide seasonal in-house brand direction and ideation
- Partner with stylist to provide trend-right styling
- Perform other duties as assigned and apparent
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience and passion for Tillys customer, designing to their lifestyle and price point; helping evolve the brand to become a leader in today’s dynamic retail environment
- Travel for competitive and trend shopping
- Expert in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Expert at repeat pattern production for collection merchandising
- Comprehensive understanding of woven and knit garment and fabric construction, synthetic, natural, performance and sustainable fibers
- Knowledge of printing, dyeing, and finishing techniques
- Strong creative, conceptual and merchandising skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills required
- Must have polished interpersonal, communication, networking and presentation skills
- Meets deadlines with ease and reports status updates effectively
- Must demonstrate an established sense of creativity
- Resourceful and able to research problems and recommend solutions
- Ability to reprioritize projects frequently
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- 7+ years of combined design experience
- Minimum 2 year AA degree required (preferably in Fashion Design)
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
- Portfolio required
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Typical office environment with low level noise exposure.
Why Tillys?
Working at Tillys allows you to experience a new style of work life. Our work culture is fun and relaxed. We encourage you to be you and that means you should be comfortable. Our employees enjoy a casual dress code and a fun, fast paced work environment where creative minds work together to achieve common goals. As a part of the team, you’ll contribute towards and share in our success. A career at Tillys is all about working together to make things happen… so what are you waiting for?
401k: We offer a 401k plan as your financial security is our priority.
Comprehensive Health Benefits: We've got your well-being covered. Enjoy comprehensive medical and dental benefits, and the best part? We fully cover your vision needs!