Associate Technical Designer Fashion

YM Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

YM Inc is seeking a Technical Quality Controller in Toronto to support the apparel design and production process. You will prepare sketches and specification packages, manage samples, and coordinate with vendors during production.

Ideal candidates are Fashion Design students strong on technical construction, with Illustrator and MS Office proficiency, and able to multi-task under tight deadlines in a retail environment.

Qualifications

• Must know how to complete technical packages (Sketch + Specs + Construction) using Illustrator.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and Illustrator.
• Apparel construction, fabrication and garment production knowledge.
• Ladies/men’s/kids wear fitting experience.
• Strong communication and time management.
• Ability to multi-task under tight timelines.
• Experience in retail/buying environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate garment quality and fit; provide constructive feedback.
• Communicate technical instructions between Buying Team and vendor.
• Submit concise technical comments and illustrations.
• Prioritize and organize daily workflow.
• Perform sample follow-ups to ensure instructions and on-time delivery.

Skills

Great communication

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Fashion Design student

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

MS Office

Job description

Pay:From CA$45,000.00 per year

Job description:

YM Inc. was founded on the strength of a single retail store in the heart of downtown Toronto in 1975, under the name Stitches. Today we are one of North America’s leading apparel retailers operating over 700 stores across Canada and the United States under the following banners: Stitches, Urban Planet, Urban Behavior, Sirens, Forever 21, Urban Kids, Suzy Shier, Bluenotes, West 49, Amnesia, Charlotte Russe, Rue 21 and Mandee.

Our goal is to sustain performance that exceeds expectations. We are committed to creating a culture where people feel valued and inspired to achieve results. We give our people the appropriate tools, freedom and authority to make decisions. They are accountable for their actions and we recognize their efforts and reward their results. We attract and nurture the best people by providing leadership opportunities, career development and continuous learning. We are committed to leading by example and with integrity. We treat people with respect and dignity, promote the benefits of diversity and address challenges in a direct and compassionate manner. We engage people in our goals and objectives; we listen and act on new ideas where possible. That is our Philosophy.

How you will make a difference:

The Technical Quality Controller prepares initial sketches and specification packages as required and assists in managing merchandise samples, fit process and production follow-ups. The Technical Quality Controller is also involved in the communication with vendors/factories during the sample production process.

This is a great position for a Fashion Design student who is stronger on the technical and construction side of design.

What You’ll Do:

• Evaluate and provide constructive feedback on the quality and fit of a garment
• Communicate technical instruction and direction between the Buying Team and the vendor
• Be clear and concise when submitting technical comments and illustrations
• Prioritize and organize the daily work flow
• Sample follow-ups to ensure instructions were executed correctly and delivery will be on time

What You’ll Need:

• Must be able to complete the technical packages (Sketch + Specs + Construction details) by using Illustrator quickly and efficiently
• Must have excellent knowledge of MS Office and Illustrator.
• Must have apparel construction, fabrication and garment production knowledge
• Must have ladies/men’s/kids wear fitting experience
• Great communication skills and time management
• Ability to multi-tasks in a very tight timeline focused environment
• Experience in retail/buying environment is an asset

This posting is for an open vacancy.

Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

YM Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request. We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North York, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Adobe Illustrator: 2 years (required)
• Fashion retail: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person