Knitwear Designer — Hybrid Role with Perks

Vochure; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Benefits program

Paid time off

50% off regular-priced items

Job summary

Reitmans (Canada) Limited (RCL) is seeking a Fashion Designer – Knits to shape the future of our knitwear collection. You will design trend-driven pieces, translate influences into silhouettes and fabrics, and develop concepts with detailed design packages for cross-functional teams, from initial direction to final execution.

You will collaborate with Design, Merchandising, and partners, bringing a strong eye for knitwear construction, fit, and consumer appeal.

Qualifications

• Strong fashion sensibility with knitwear focus.
• Ability to translate trends into knitwear concepts.
• Experience developing sketches, design packages and presentations.
• Collaborate with Merchandising and partners from concept to execution.
• French/English bilingual communication with collaborators outside Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop trend-driven knitwear collections with new textures and fabrics.
• Translate influences into silhouettes, colors and design details.
• Develop sketches and design packages with technical specs.
• Lead fittings and reviews, ensuring fit and construction quality.
• Collaborate with Merchandising to balance creative and commercial needs.
• Use feedback and past performance to strengthen future assortments.
• Own the creative execution of assigned styles per seasonal direction.

Skills

Knitwear design

Fabric knowledge

Trend interpretation

Sketching and presentation

Collaboration with Merchandising

Bilingual: French & English

Education

Fashion Design degree/diploma

Job description

Reitmans (Canada) Limited (RCL) is seeking a Fashion Designer – Knits to shape the future of our knitwear collection. You will design trend-driven pieces, translate influences into silhouettes and fabrics, and develop concepts with detailed design packages for cross-functional teams, from initial direction to final execution.

You will collaborate with Design, Merchandising, and partners, bringing a strong eye for knitwear construction, fit, and consumer appeal.