Our client, a family-run retailer of women’s activewear, is searching for a Senior Womenswear Designer to add to their team. Working on their relaxed, trendy, ready-to-wear label, this position offers creative ability of new collections. They are looking for a team player with a flair for trends and a passion for fashion design.
Responsibilities:
- Answer directly to Creative Director on all aspects related to trends, cad designs & timeline
- Recoloring and creating prints and artistic graphics
- Trend research and ideation
- Achieve samples on time in correct price points
- Provide detailed technical sketches & build tech packs
- Work closely with fit & spec and production to ensure consistent quality from 1st prototype to final production
- Sourcing with overseas office
- Attend fit sessions
- Maintain Product Development chart and line sheets
- Develop brand through product branding, participate in marketing launch
Requirements:
- Degree in fashion design
- Knowledge of the product development process
- Extensive knowledge of knit and woven fabrics
- Knowledge of knitting an asset
- Illustrator and Photoshop skills
- Clothing fitting experience is important
- Knowledge of garment construction and assembly
- Knowledge of the latest fashion trends
- Product development experience with international factories
- Experience with retail and buying processes an asset
- Negotiation skills
- Bilingualism
- Organized and quick to respond