Design Assistant - Womens

Roots Corp.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Design Assistant to join their creative team. This role involves executing product development for women's apparel, conducting market research, and utilizing advanced design skills to create innovative products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fashion design, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in design software. Join a company that values inclusivity and creativity, and contribute to a legacy of quality and sustainability in fashion. If you are driven by collaboration and creativity, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in Fashion/Garment Design.
• Proficiency in CAD and Adobe Suite for garment presentations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market trend research to inform seasonal fashion direction.
• Create and maintain Product Development Bill of Materials.

Skills

Fashion Design

CAD Development

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design

Tools

PDM Software

Momentus

Job description

1400 Castlefield Ave, Toronto, ON M6B 4C4, Canada Req #2036

Friday, April 25, 2025

Established in 1973, Roots is a proudly Canadian lifestyle brand that celebrates authenticity, quality, and community. Inspired by the great outdoors, we create timeless, sustainable apparel and leather goods designed for comfort and everyday adventure. At Roots, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and teamwork – where every team member plays a role in shaping our brand’s legacy. If you bring passion to everything you do, lead with integrity, and believe in the power of collaboration to drive growth, we’d love to have you on our journey!

The Design Assistant, Womens is a member of our Design team, reporting directly to a Sr. Designer. This Design Associate willassist in executing all aspects of product development for their specialized category. This individual is responsible for the information on multiple season products, from seasonal direction hand off to pre-product sign off.

Key Responsibilities → How You’ll Make an Impact

• Conducting market trend research on an ongoing basis, which assists in the identification of seasonal fashion direction and trends
• Creatingandmaintainingthe Product Development Bill of Materialsandensuringfollow through on all fabrics and trims, in accordance withcompany standard prior to usage
• Selectingand validatingthe construction requirements for all styles and fabrications
• Utilizingadvanced design skillstocreate original andinnovative product design that appropriately reflects the Roots Canada design philosophy
• Participatingin the colour selection and lab dip process for all new and existing fabrics as well as setting all color standards for futurereference
• Entering and updating alldataasrequired into PDM andMomentus
• Creating,distributingandmaintainingcommunication on product to vendors
• Adheringto multiple season product development calendarand ensuringcritical sign off deadlines are being met
• Managingthe development of SMU special requests, as they pertain to each delivery

Qualifications & Experience → The Skills You Bring

• 2+ yearsworking experience within a Fashion / Garment Design role or related position.
• CAD development skills for construction of garments and merchandised presentations.
• Prior experience with web PDMis an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer Skill; included proficiency in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator is essential.
• General knowledge of merchandising and critical product construction.
• Excellent presentation skills of both design and final presentation.

At Roots we appreciate that skills and expertise are cultivated through a range of experiences. We are committed to reflecting Canada's diverse landscape in our products, team, and workplace culture. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every listed requirement. Accommodations are available for applicants throughout the recruitment process.

• 1400 Castlefield Ave, Toronto, ON M6B 4C4, Canada