Groupe Dynamite Inc. Sr. Designer

Groupe Dynamite Inc.; Mount Royal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Montreal seeks a Senior Designer to innovate product lines based on current trends. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of design experience, excellent skills in Illustrator and Photoshop, and a degree in Fashion Design. This is a full-time permanent position offering competitive salary and benefits including bonuses and an employee discount.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Group retirement savings with matching

Flexible group insurance

Employee discount at Garage and Dynamite

Exclusive private sample sales

Flexible vacation policy

Qualifications

• 8+ years of design experience required.
• Sound judgment and understanding of fashion trends necessary.

Responsibilities

• Translate vision and emerging trends into product lines.
• Maximize sales and minimize markdowns with Product Manager.
• Create designs that satisfy clientele while adhering to brand image.
• Work collaboratively with technical designers and fit technicians.
• Research new fabrics and trims within cost constraints.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Good Microsoft Office skills

Strong color sense

Excellent knowledge of Illustrator

Excellent knowledge of Photoshop

Bilingual in French or English

Education

DEC, Associate or Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Job description

Overview

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary

The Design team is looking for a Senior Designer, to be responsible for ensuring the best creations for their commodity, and always staying abreast of new trends and markets to best serve all customer needs.

Main Responsibilities

• Translate vision and emerging trends into the assigned product lines based on concept direction;
• Maximize sales and gross profits and minimize shuffles and unplanned markdowns (with Product Manager);
• Create and coordinate multiple pieces that aim to satisfy our clientele and corresponds to our brand image;
• Work with technical designers, patternmakers, and fit technicians to ensure our clothing corresponds to our specifics;
• Build a relationship with the Buying team that fosters the development of innovative, relevant and fashion-forward designs;
• Build a relationship with the Production team that takes into consideration manufacturing limitations, yet pushes our expectations of quality, lead time and price/value;
• Research and develop new fabrics, washes, trims and finishes that are within our cost constraints and elevate the brand;
• Adhere to design calendar;
• Shop international and domestic market for seasonal research.

Qualifications

• DEC, Associate or Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design;
• 8+ years of design experience;
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated;
• Good Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) skills;
• Strong color sense;
• Excellent knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop;
• French or English is required for daily communication with suppliers, employees, and stakeholders, both within and outside of Quebec;
• Sound judgment and a good understanding of trends and the fashion apparel industry.

Benefits

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal's Top Employers and one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise...

No day will be like the last-we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.

Business address: 5592 Ferrier Street, Montréal, Quebec, H4P 1M2

Location of work: 5592 Ferrier Street, Montréal, Quebec, H4P 1M2

Wage range: $80,000 to $120,000

Terms of employment: Permanent, full-time

Contact information: 514-733-3962, [e-mail]

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