Assistant Technical Designer

tnuck; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid new parent leave

Day care coverage

Employee discount

Job summary

Tuckernuck is looking for an Assistant Technical Designer in Washington D.C. This role supports the Technical Design function across product categories, ensuring garments meet quality and brand standards. Ideal candidates should have 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong garment construction knowledge, and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Excel.

The position includes responsibilities like supporting product development stages, preparing samples for fittings, and coordinating with vendors. The annual compensation is estimated between $58,000-$62,500 and includes various benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in technical design, fashion design, or product development.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and fit.
• Ability to lift and transport boxes up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Designer throughout all stages of product development.
• Prepare for fittings by organizing and steaming samples.
• Own the full sample tracking process and maintain visibility.
• Coordinate sample requests and shipments to/from vendors.
• Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, and Photo Studio.

Skills

Garment construction

Pattern making

Fit knowledge

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Proficiency in Excel

Self-motivated

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design

Tools

Airtable

PLM systems

Google Suite

Job description

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 Tuckernuck’s quality, fit, and brand standards. The ideal candidate brings 1–3 years of experience in technical design or a closely related field, a strong eye for garment construction and fit, and the organizational drive to keep a complex, fast-moving product development process running without a hitch.

Core Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Designer throughout all stages of product development — measuring samples, taking detailed fit notes, and assisting in communicating fit comments and pattern corrections to vendors.
• Prepare for fittings by organizing and steaming samples, reviewing prior fit corrections, and photographing garments for reference.
• Own the full sample tracking process — receiving, logging, labeling, organizing, and maintaining visibility on all samples across development, fit, photo, and TOP stages.
• Coordinate sample requests and shipments to and from vendors, ensuring timely delivery and returns; prepare daily outgoing shipments with proper documentation and tracking.
• Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, and the Photo Studio to ensure photography requests are clearly communicated and fulfilled on schedule.
• Maintain accurate sample statuses in Airtable and Let’s Flo; add sample images to internal systems for tracking and presentation purposes.
• Attend weekly team meetings to stay aligned on sample needs, development milestones, and upcoming creative initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in technical design, fashion design, product development, or a closely related role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, and fit, with a genuine interest in the sample development process.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Excel; familiarity with PLM systems, Airtable, and Google Suite a plus.
• Self‑motivated and proactive; takes initiative and anticipates needs rather than waiting to be directed.
• Strong communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams and with vendor partners.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment and adapts quickly to shifting priorities.
• Problem‑solver with a solutions‑first mindset and a genuine sense of ownership over their work.
• Comfortable learning new software platforms quickly.
• Ability to lift, move, and transport sample boxes (up to 30 lbs).

Compensation

Compensation for the role will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. The estimated annual compensation for this role is $58,000-$62,500; classified as full‑time exempt and not eligible for overtime. At Tuckernuck, 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 a company match, generous paid time off and holiday, paid new parent leave, day care coverage, a generous employee discount, and other great perks.

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
• Continuous Improvement

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 or 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.