Designer, Knits

Reitmans (Canada) Limited; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Well-being program

Flexible time off

Exclusive discounts

Referral rewards

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is seeking a Fashion Designer – Knits to translate trends into knitwear across silhouettes, textures and fabrics, working with Design, Merchandising and partners to shape seasonal collections.

You bring 3–5 years of fashion design experience, a degree in Fashion Design, and bilingual French and English. The role supports from concept to final execution in a hybrid work environment, ensuring fit, comfort and commercial appeal within the Reitmans brand.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion Design or related field (university or college).
• 3–5 years of relevant fashion design experience.
• Strong knitwear sensibility including fabrics, textures, stretch, drape, fit and construction.
• Ability to interpret customer/trends through the Reitmans brand.
• Experience developing sketches, concepts and presentation materials with attention to detail.
• Fluent in French and English for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop trend-driven knitwear collections with innovative textures, fabrics and silhouettes.
• Translate cultural and consumer influences into silhouettes, colors and design details.
• Create sketches, concepts and design packages with clear technical specs.
• Contribute to fittings and reviews with focus on fit, proportion, construction and finishing.
• Collaborate with Merchandising to balance creativity with customer needs and commercial opportunities.
• Leverage feedback and past performance to strengthen future assortments.
• Explore new knit fabrics and techniques to keep collections fresh.

Skills

Knitwear design

Fashion design

Concept development

Bilingual (French & English)

Education

Fashion Design degree or diploma

Job description

For 100 years, Reitmans (Canada) Limited (RCL) has defined the Canadian retail fashion landscape with its three iconic brands, Reitmans, RW&CO. and PENN. Penningtons. We're excited about what we’ll build together next.

Our vision is to empower Canadians to live confidently, and our mission is to create collections of uncompromising style and quality for all.

We believe great people do their best work alongside other great people. Here, you’ll have a voice, be challenged to grow and be part of a team driven by curiosity, bold thinking and ownership.

Come raise the bar of Canadian fashion with us.

Job Description

The Opportunity

A fresh perspective on fashion is taking shape at Reitmans.

As the brand continues to evolve, we're reimagining our collections with a renewed focus on style, versatility and the everyday needs of our customer. We're bringing fresh energy to how we interpret trends, develop product and create fashion that feels modern, relevant and accessible.

We're looking for a Fashion Designer – Knits who's excited to be part of that evolution, bringing creativity, fresh ideas and a strong fashion perspective to shape the future of our knitwear category.

You have a distinct creative eye, a passion for product and a genuine curiosity about fashion, culture and our customer. You understand how to translate emerging trends into knitwear that combines style, comfort, versatility and commercial appeal.

Working closely with Design, Merchandising and key partners, you'll contribute throughout the creative process — from initial concepts and seasonal direction to silhouettes, colours, fabrics, fittings and final collection execution.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop innovative, trend-driven knitwear collections, exploring new textures, yarns, fabrics, silhouettes and design details that reflect the Reitmans brand and our customer's evolving needs.
• Translate fashion, cultural and consumer influences into relevant silhouettes, colour stories, fabrications and design details.
• Develop sketches, garment concepts and design packages that clearly communicate creative direction and technical specifications.
• Bring a strong design perspective to fittings and collection reviews, with close attention to fit, proportion, construction, comfort and finishing.
• Partner closely with Merchandising to balance creative vision, customer needs and commercial opportunities.
• Use customer feedback, competitive insights and past collection performance to continuously strengthen future assortments.
• Explore new knit fabrics, textures, techniques and design opportunities that bring freshness and versatility to the collection.
• Take ownership of the creative execution of assigned styles, ensuring consistency with seasonal direction and the Reitmans brand identity.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• University degree or college diploma in Fashion Design or a related field, with 3–5 years of relevant fashion design experience.
• A strong fashion sensibility and understanding of knitwear, including fabrics, textures, stretch, drape, fit, silhouette and garment construction.
• A genuine curiosity about our customer, fashion, culture and emerging trends, with the ability to interpret them through the Reitmans brand.
• Experience developing sketches, garment concepts, design packages and presentation materials, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to bring a creative vision to life through close collaboration with Merchandising and key partners, from initial concept through final execution.
• Bilingualism in French and English, as the role involves regular communication with partners outside Quebec.

Your Impact

You'll play a key role in shaping the next chapter of Reitmans knitwear, bringing fresh ideas, creativity and a strong understanding of what our customer wants to wear.

Your designs will help create modern, versatile and fashion-forward collections that make everyday style feel effortless, while staying true to the accessibility and confidence at the heart of the Reitmans brand.

Additional Information

What Sets Us Apart:

• Ultimate Flexibility*: Enjoy a hybrid work environment that ensures the perfect balance between work and personal life.
• Well-Being First: Access a comprehensive benefits program designed to take care of you.
• Flexible Time Off*: Paid leave, sick days, and vacation time to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts*: Enjoy 50% off regular-priced items from PENN. Penningtons, Reitmans, and RW&CO.
• Referral Rewards*: Refer your professional network and earn a bonus for helping us grow our talented team
• Growth opportunities*: Annual bonuses, career advancement, and tuition reimbursement to help you reach your professional goals.

*Certain conditions apply

Total rewards are aligned with your employment status, offering different perks depending on whether you're full-time, part-time, or under contract.

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone belongs. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation required throughout the recruitment process. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to support an accessible candidate's experience.

The use of Artificial Intelligence may be used for candidate screening purposes.

We thank all applicants. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

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