Designer principal(e)/Lead Designer

Axxel HR; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the lifestyle and consumer accessories space is seeking a Lead Designer. You'll be responsible for crafting innovative designs that create joyful experiences while managing a team of designers. This role combines creativity and leadership, offering a community-oriented environment. Enjoy benefits like health insurance, summer hours, and generous personal days, cultivating both personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Health insurance

Summer hours

12 personal days

Vacation

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in Design is required.
• Experience with innovative fashion designs is preferred.
• Knowledge of garment production and pattern making is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trend research and create presentation boards.
• Produce sketches on Illustrator and ensure quality workmanship.
• Lead and manage a team of 5 designers, meeting all deadlines.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Excel

Illustrator

Photoshop

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Designer principal(e)/ Lead Designer

AXXEL HR has been retained to recruit a Lead Designer for a rapidly growing company in the lifestyle and consumer accessories space. This company creates joyful experiences for individuals and their beloved companions.

Why work with us?

This team feels like a community—fun, flexible, and supportive. It’s a place where people are encouraged to grow, both personally and professionally, and where everyone has the chance to thrive.

Responsibilities:

• Trend research
• Creating presentation boards for sales meeting
• Produce sketches (on Illustrator) as well as the accompanying colours, construction, fabrics and trims requirements
• Creating with the graphic design team all “avatars” collection
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure all deadlines for projects are met
• Attending fit and spec meetings to clearly update technical files
• Ensuring quality of workmanship and attention to design details
• Reviewing all samples to ensure details are properly done and quality is accurate
• Maintaining fabrics, samples and trims archives and libraries
• Preparing all samples for tradeshows
• Monitor, manage, & lead a team of 5 designers ensuring all deadlines are met

Qualifications:

• Creativity
• Experience with innovative fashion designs
• Knowledge of pet apparel and accessories (bonus)
• Creative flair and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Degree in Fashion Design or related field
• 10 years experience in Design
• Knowledge of garment production, pattern making and grading
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Sense of urgency, prioritizing skills and able to meet and exceed targets and deadlines

What We Offer:

• Health insurance
• Summer hours – Half-days every Friday during the summer to enjoy!
• 12 personal days (2 paid, 10 unpaid) per year
• Vacation

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design

Industries

• Fashion Accessories Manufacturing and Retail Apparel and Fashion

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