Junior Apparel Designer

Canadian Tire Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Designer to join their creative team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Senior Designer and other departments to bring innovative product lines to life. Your responsibilities will span from initial concept development to final product approval, ensuring that designs meet customer needs and strategic goals. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to inspiring seasonal collections while honing your skills in a dynamic environment. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about fashion design, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of design experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or similar is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in the design process from concept to final product.
• Research trends and develop original designs that align with market demands.

Skills

Design experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Prioritization skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

MS Office

PLM

NedGraphics

Job description

What you'll do

As a Junior Designer reporting to the Senior Designer, you will be collaborating with the team in the design process of different collections and product lines, from initial concept to final product. You will generate original, relevant designs that align with market demands, the Company’s strategic goals and increase sales. While using a customer-centric mindset, you will contribute to the research, design and development of new products, that will deliver an inspiring, cohesive seasonal collection.

• Responsible for creating and updating line sheets, CADS, technical sketches and development packages
• Responsible for approvals of all strike-offs, lab dips, and trims from initial design to production.
• Work closely with Technical Design, Product Development and Purchasing teams on ensuring product is designed to meet customer needs and the Company’s strategic pillars while adhering to development timelines and target margins.
• Responsible for researching and identifying trends, new fabrications, techniques in graphics, printing and dyeing methods.
• Participate in fittings with a strong knowledge of construction, fit and fabrications of knits and woven.
• Must be detail oriented, maintain calendar deadlines, and work equally well as a self-starter and in a team environment.
• Participate in weekly design, development and POD meetings to ensure strong communication and alignment on all ongoing development.
• Support team in preparation for major milestone meetings including line reviews, seasonal kickoffs and adoption presentations.
• Collaborate with the VP of Design and designers on other product categories to ensure cohesiveness of collection.
• Take ownership of at least one full category, developing it from concept to finished product, under the guidance of the Senior Designer, as well as working closely with category Buyer and Development Team.

What you bring

• Minimum 2 years design experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or Similar
• Exceptional communication & organizational skills
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and ability to prioritize tasks
• Demonstrated strong proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, MS Office
• Experience in PLM and NedGraphics is a plus
• Strong sense of color, print and pattern development within the brand aesthetic