Footwear Designer

The Aldo Group Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fashion industry seeks a Footwear Designer to join its team, contributing to exciting product development. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Fashion Design, a strong grasp of design software, and a passion for fashion trends. The role involves extensive creative input and teamwork to achieve design excellence while meeting tight deadlines.

Benefits

Recognition programs

Training Offers and Scholarship Programs

Purchase discount on merchandise

Summer Fridays

Subsidized cafeteria & daycare

Subsidized public transportation

On-campus gym with access to a trainer

Flex schedules and possibility to work from home

Sick days

Attractive total compensation

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years’ experience in design.
• Some knowledge in InDesign would be an asset.
• Keen sense of fashion, trends and pop culture.

Responsibilities

• Research and interpret key fashion trends.
• Develop seasonal styling and technical sketches.
• Produce technical packages and details for designs.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Sketching

Attention to details

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Job description

Job Title: Footwear Designer

Department:

Looking to unbox your full potential? Find YOUR Fit at the ALDO GROUP.

Join the ALDO Group and thrive in a culture of continuous learning and impactful social responsibility! We offer exceptional training programs and are committed to ethical practices and sustainability. Find YOUR Fit while making a positive difference – apply now!

FIND YOUR FIT

• Recognition programs to showcase your talent!
• Tools to support and help them to reach their Career Goals. (Training Offers, Scholarship Programs, LinkedIn Learning and more).
• To be part of a company that takes a stand on issues affecting people, the environment, and our partners
• Summer Fridays (because Summer is for fun)
• Purchase discount on merchandise sold in all our divisions.
• Family & Friends events with discounts on our products
• Subsidized cafeteria & daycare
• Subsidized public transportation and free parking
• On-campus gym with access to a trainer
• Flex schedules and possibility to work from home
• Sick days
• Attractive total compensation!

YOUR ROLE

ALDO Group ‘s wholesale (APS) division is an industry-recognized wholesale distributor and third-party sourcing provider of fashion footwear, handbags and accessories. ALDO Product Services (APS) has branded wholesale, private label and brand management partnerships with some of the largest retailers in the world. Reporting into the Vice President, the designer will get the chance to be part of a growing team and work on some exciting product.
We are looking for a talented designer who possesses the technical and creative skills to execute product design and who can offer the customer what they’ll want next.

• Research, identify and interpret key trends.
• Develop styling that is brand right and appropriate for the season.
• Translate ideas into hand and technical sketches.
• Produce technical packages and details for designs.
• Follow design calendar and meet appropriate deadlines.
• Assist in preparation for presentations.

DO YOU HAVE THE PROFILE WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design.
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in design.
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. *Some knowledge in InDesign would also be an asset.
• Excellent technical and hand sketching abilities.
• Keen sense of fashion, trends and pop culture.
• Strong attention to details and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and disposition.

WE'RE ON A JOURNEY TO CREATE A WORLD OF LOVE, CONFIDENCE AND BELONGING

The ALDO Group has been on this journey for over 50 years. We believe that our passionate associates are at the heart of our success, and that with them we will lead into our future with kindness.

The ALDO Group is committed to diversity and inclusion, not only now, but for the long term. We strongly encourage people who are Aboriginal, racialized, have disabilities, come from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or have intersectional identities to apply for employment with us. At ALDO Group, we will always strive to take steps to create a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes equal opportunity and accountability.#FindYourFit

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design.
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in design.
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
  *Some knowledge in InDesign would also be an asset.
• Excellent technical and hand sketching abilities.
• Keen sense of fashion, trends and pop culture.
• Strong attention to details and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and disposition.