Design Director

La Maison Simons Inc.; Quebec; Sur place; CAD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Telemedicine service

RRSP & Group Insurance

Up to 40% off Simons purchases

Résumé du poste

La Maison Simons is seeking an inspired Design Director to lead exclusive brands and shape the brand's visual identity in collaboration with key departments. You will guide a team of designers to craft modern, distinctive, and commercially successful collections with a focus on sustainability and global markets.

You will report to the VP of Design and work across Buying, Marketing, Technical Development, and Manufacturing to align design with business goals and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in fashion-related field.

Responsabilités

• Define artistic direction and mood boards with VP of Design and internal teams.
• Inspire, guide, and mentor designers to create high-value collections.
• Focus on fashion, fit, fabric, and finish to ensure product excellence.
• Incorporate trends, textiles, and embellishments while pursuing sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure consistency across silhouettes, prints, and colours.
• Analyze sales, trends, and customer behaviour to guide design decisions.
• Oversee timelines and optimize the creative process.
• Foster collaboration, mentorship, and high performance within the team.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team Management

Fashion Design

Sustainability

Bilingual Communication

Trend Forecasting

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design and Management, Graphic Design, Product Design, or equivalent

Outils

Adobe Creative Suite

CAD / Tech Packs

Description du poste

Simons was founded in 1840 by John Simons in Quebec City. Originally a dry goods store, the family company is known today for accessible and inspired fashion. It is committed to cultivating creativity and building meaningful relationships with its staff, partners, and clientele. The company cares about the environment and about the communities in which it does business.

Simons is recognized as a fashion authority with an original shopping concept. Exclusive collections, emerging local and nationally recognized brands, and pieces by top designer names are all available under one roof in the store's distinctive zones.

At La Maison Simons, our exclusive collections are shaped by bold vision, exceptional craftsmanship, and a collaborative approach to design. To bring this vision to life, we are seeking an inspired and strategic Design Director, ready to take the creative lead for our exclusive brands.

Reporting to the Vice-President of Design, you will play a key role in shaping and evolving the brand's visual identity, while guiding a team of talented designers toward creative excellence. In close collaboration with the Buying, Marketing, Technical Development, and Manufacturing teams, you will oversee the development of exclusive collections that are modern, distinctive, and commercially successful. You will combine creative precision, strategic insight, and people-focused leadership to design products that are both desirable and responsible, perfectly aligned with our customers' expectations.

Responsibilities

• Define the artistic direction and mood boards in collaboration with the VP of Design and internal teams.
• Inspire, guide, and mentor a team of designers in the creation of high-value collections.
• Focus on the four pillars of design - fashion, fit, fabric, and finish - to ensure product excellence.
• Integrate trends and innovations in textiles, materials, and embellishments while aligning with sustainability goals.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments to ensure consistency across silhouettes, prints, and colour palettes.
• Analyze sales, trends, and customer behaviour to inform design decisions.
• Oversee timelines and contribute to the ongoing optimization of the creative process.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and high performance within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design and Management, Graphic Design, Product Design, or any other relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in fashion design, including a minimum of 4 years in a leadership and team management role.
• Expertise in women's fashion, market trends, and consumer preferences.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both French and English to effectively engage with all stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of sustainable fashion practices and how to integrate them into the design process.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Benefits

• A telemedicine service and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Group insurance plan and RRSP.
• Up to 40% off Simons purchases.

At Simons, people are at the heart of all that we do. We pay special attention to the well-being of our employees and their families, highlighting important moments that mark their journey, including service anniversaries and significant life milestones.

Creativity, community, and respect are an integral part of our DNA. We offer everyone the opportunity to build a career that's suited to them, whether that's at our stores, head office, or Campus in Quebec City. Proud to recognize our teams' contributions, we provide competitive work conditions as well as a comprehensive and scalable range of benefits. We also promote flexibility and a welcoming, inclusive, and caring work environment, where everybody can reach their full potential.

Take this opportunity to join our dedicated team and make a difference at a company where people are the top priority.