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Senior Womenswear Designer

Tecovas

Tecovas

Design
Austin, TX, USA
USD 125k-145k / year
Posted on Oct 2, 2025

Tecovas was founded with the simple goal of making the world's best western boots, apparel and leather goods - and selling them at a fair price. We are a brand revolutionizing a category and welcoming first-time boot buyers and western enthusiasts alike.

Tecovas is looking for a Senior Womenswear Designer, we are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior designer to join us in shaping the future of Western-inspired women’s apparel. Reporting directly to the Director of Apparel Design , you will play a pivotal role in shaping our women’s product line.

This role is ideally based in Austin, TX; however, we are open to considering remote candidates who are the right match for the role.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead the design and development of women’s apparel collections, ensuring alignment with Tecovas’ brand identity
  • Create original concepts and translate them into detailed technical sketches, tech packs
  • Research market trends, fabrics, trims, and silhouettes to deliver innovative yet timeless designs
  • Partner closely with Product Development, Merchandising, and Production teams to ensure feasibility, cost efficiency, and timely execution
  • Oversee fittings, revisions, and approvals while maintaining design integrity
  • Adhere to seasonal calendars and deliverables, consistently meeting key milestones
  • Actively self-manage projects and timelines, ensuring accountability for meeting goals without excessive oversight
  • Contribute to building the long-term vision of Tecovas women’s apparel line

Experience we’re looking for:

  • 7+ years of professional design experience in women’s apparel
  • Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrications, and fit
  • Exceptional attention to detail, with a task-oriented and organized approach
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and self-police deadlines
  • Proficiency in design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM)
  • Strong communication skills and experience successfully collaborating across teams
  • Bonus points for Experience with Western-inspired or heritage brands is a plus.
  • Bonus points for focus on soft wovens, dresses, blouses

What you bring to the table:

  • You have deep knowledge of garment construction, draping, and fabrication, and a Passion for craftsmanship, storytelling, and designing timeless products
  • You are a collaborative team player who thrives on partnering across functions to bring ideas to life and achieve shared goals.
  • You have a meticulous eye for fit, finishing, and fabric quality
  • You can comfortably juggling multiple projects while adhering to a seasonal calendar.

Full Time Benefits & Perks:

  • We offer insurance plans that pay 79-90% of your health premium coverage and 100% of your dental & vision insurance coverage for your family/dependents
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • Corporate wellness program
  • Competitive salary: $125,000 - $145,000/annually (commensurate with experience)
  • Eligibility to participate in Corporate Bonus Program
  • Generous employee discounts!

About Us:

Based in Austin, TX, Tecovas brings the spirit of the West to the modern consumer. Handcrafting the best Western footwear, workwear, apparel, and accessories, Tecovas has grown rapidly since its founding as the first digitally native Western brand in 2015, serving customers through www.Tecovas.com, Tecovas Stores from coast to coast, and select wholesale partners. We’re certainly growing- and hiring passionate, humble, positive, and talented people determined to help us continue to grow!

Important note: We strive to hire values-aligned people because we believe it takes each and all of us to be successful, and lead with grit, speed and a clear vision of where we’re headed. In a remote setting, interviewing at Tecovas may include phone interviews, virtual “on-site” interviews, and on-the-job mock cases. We are committed to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential match, and we will do our best to follow-up with each and every applicant! If you’re on the fence, just give it a try!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply! Information collected during the application process is subject to our privacy policy. Please note: Offers of employment may be conditional pending the completion of standard onboarding procedures.