Fit Model (Part-time)

Canadian Tire; Calgary; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian apparel retailer is seeking fit models for part-time sessions in Calgary. Responsibilities include trying on garments, providing feedback, and maintaining body measurements. Applicants must meet specific size criteria and be comfortable with modeling. The role offers variable hours with compensation on an hourly basis.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain consistent body shape and size to match sample size specifications.
• Able to provide fit feedback clearly and effectively.
• Dependable and punctual, with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled fit sessions to try on sample garments.
• Provide detailed and constructive feedback on fit and comfort.
• Communicate effectively with the technical design & fit teams.

Skills

Communication Skills

Physical Fitness

Reliability

Comfort with Modeling

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Join our team and play a vital role in helping us create the perfect fit for our customers. This is a part-time position with variable hours based on fit session scheduling. Days required are Tuesday and Thursday (9am - 1pm MST). During peak seasons there can be a requirement to come on other days of the week. Fit sessions typically last between 2-3 hours in the afternoon and compensation is provided on an hourly basis.

• Fit Sessions: Attend scheduled fit sessions to try on sample garments. Work closely with technical development team during fittings.
• Feedback: Provide detailed and constructive feedback on the fit, feel, and overall comfort of garments. Highlight any issues with sizing, proportions, or movement restrictions.
• Consistency: Maintain body measurements consistent with the company’s standard sizing requirements.
• Professionalism: Exhibit a professional demeanor during fittings, maintaining punctuality and a positive attitude.
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively with the technical design & fit teams, contributing to the iterative design process to achieve the perfect fit for our customers.

Requirements

• Must meet specific body measurements (provided by the company, e.g., height, chest, waist, hips):
• Height: 5\'6" - 5\'7"
• SIZE MEDIUM
• CHEST: 37 - 37.5"
• WAIST: 30 - 30.5"
• HIP : 39.5 - 40"
• Physical Fitness: Ability to maintain consistent body shape and size to match sample size specifications.
• Communication Skills: Able to provide fit feedback clearly and effectively.
• Comfort with Modeling: Comfortable wearing a variety of clothing styles and being photographed during fit sessions.
• Reliability: Dependable and punctual, with a flexible schedule to accommodate multiple fit sessions as needed.
• Interested candidates should submit their resume, along with a recent full-body photograph and detailed body measurements. Please ensure measurements are accurate and current.

*We recommend applicants to go to a Mark's store to try and check if size Medium fits them in a couple of styles (including woven long sleeves shirt, long sleeve sweater, polo, tee shirt and a jacket)

About Us

At Marks, we want you to experience an extraordinary career in helping to lead our brand's evolution to be Canada’s number one destination for industrial and casual apparel and footwear. As one of Canada’s leading apparel retailers, and a valued part of the Canadian Tire family of companies, Mark’s stands out for its commitment to comfort, quality and style. Mark’s is a leader in product development, innovation and quality through its assortment of industrial apparel, footwear and accessories, with strong private and exclusive brands. Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.