**Thanks in advance for the interest, but please do not apply to this position if you do not have your PR**

Our client, a leading Swimwear and Intimate Apparel retailer, is looking for a Technical Designer to join their growing team! This person must have a general knowledge of clothing products (sleepwear, lingerie, stretch clothing). They will be producing technical drawings and specifications for the development of styles, evaluating samples, writing and sending reports for improvements to be made by the factories up to final approvals for production.

Responsibilities:

Prepare work files for suppliers with PLM, create with Illustrator the technical drawings black and white, interior and exterior, front and back with the necessary stitching, finishing technique and construction as well as measurements and gradation according to the established standards.
Ensure that information is complete for style development as well as for obtaining pricing with our suppliers;
Measure and evaluate the quality of the styles under his/her responsibility;
Prepare fitting sessions with team members;
Communicate with suppliers for corrections, fittings and quality reports;
Communicate internally any significant changes or quality issues during development;
Participate in collection presentation meetings to start the styles under his/her responsibility;
Provide technical support for other team members as needed;
Work closely with the purchasing and design teams, while ensuring that the style direction matches the products purchased;
Maintain up-to-date documents regarding the quality standards established by the company.

Requirements:

Sharp technical eye: You are proficient in Illustrator to create precise and detailed technical drawings, you are comfortable with PLM and you understand the impact of each seam, finish and gradation.
Bilingualism essential: You are perfectly comfortable in French and English, both oral and written, to collaborate effectively with our international suppliers and internal teams.
Natural collaboration: You know how to work hand in hand with purchasing and design, you share your expertise with the team, and you enjoy moving projects forward together.
Rigor and leadership: You are autonomous, structured and proactif.ve. You have a sense of priorities and do not hesitate to take the lead to ensure quality and compliance with standards.
College diploma in fashion design or equivalent experience;
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience;
General knowledge of the following products: beachwear and/or ready-to-wear and/or swimwear (lingerie or stretchy clothing is an asset).
Knowledge and relevant experience in pattern and gradation.