Ladies Fit Model/Assistant Buyer

YM Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and dental plans

Paid sick days

Store discount

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

YM Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Ladies Fit Model who will try on sample garments to ensure product fit and provide feedback to the Product Development and Quality Control teams. The role alternates ~30% fit modeling with ~70% Merchandise Assistant duties.

You will support buyers, conduct market research, prepare reports, and assist with purchase orders, while working in a fast-paced retail environment that values accuracy, initiative, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Fashion or equivalent experience is an asset.
• Must be comfortable trying on clothing with others present.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong creative and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced trend business.
• Ability to build rapport with team members.
• Highly results driven and takes initiative.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong mathematical and inventory management skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and exercise good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Trying on samples and communicating garment fit, fall, and feel.
• Participate in Merchandising Meetings
• Pulling samples weekly to review sales trends
• Assisting with maintenance of departmental filing systems.
• Visit stores and provide market competition reports
• Assist with the preparation of Merchandising Reports
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

Organization

Inventory management

Rapport building

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Fashion education

Job description

Pay:From CA$45,000.00 per year

Job description:

YM Inc. was founded on the strength of a single retail store in the heart of downtown Toronto in 1975, under the name Stitches. Today we are one of North America’s leading apparel retailers operating over 700 stores across Canada and the United States under the following banners: Stitches, Urban Planet, Urban Behavior, Sirens, Forever 21, Urban Kids, Suzy Shier, Bluenotes, West 49, Mandee and Charlotte Russe.

Our goal is to sustain performance that exceeds expectations. We are committed to creating a culture where people feel valued and inspired to achieve results. We give our people the appropriate tools, freedom and authority to make decisions. They are accountable for their actions and we recognize their efforts and reward their results. We attract and nurture the best people by providing leadership opportunities, career development and continuous learning. We are committed to leading by example and with integrity. We treat people with respect and dignity, promote the benefits of diversity and address challenges in a direct and compassionate manner. We engage people in our goals and objectives; we listen and act on new ideas where possible. That is our Philosophy.

How you will make a difference:

The Ladies Fit Model is responsible for trying on sample garments to ensure product fit. This role provides constructive feedback regarding the merchandise comfort, fit and styling to the Bluenotes Product Development and Quality Control team. Approximately 30% of your time will be spent as a Fit Model, the remaining 70% of your day will be spent as a Merchandise Assistant. Here you will assist the buyer with general buying administrative functions, complete market research and competition reports. Support all aspects of purchase order processing and provide general administration support to the buying group.

What You’ll Do:

• Trying on samples and communicating garment fit, fall, and feel.
• Participate in Merchandising Meetings
• Pulling samples on a weekly basis to review sales trends from the previous week.
• Assisting with the maintenance of departmental filing systems.
• Visit stores and provide market competition reports
• Assist with the preparation of Merchandising Reports
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Must be of the following measurements:
• Bust – 34 – 35 inches
• Waist – 26 – 27 inches
• Hip – 36 – 37 inches
• Height of 5’5 – 5’7
• Post-secondary education in Fashion or equivalent work experience is considered an asset
• Must be comfortable trying on clothing with others present
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong creative and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced trend business
• Ability to build rapport and partnerships with team members
• Highly results driven and takes initiative
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong mathematical and inventory management skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments
• Exercise good judgment

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Health and Dental Benefits Plan
• Paid Sick Days
• Employee Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Being part of an amazing, supportive and collaborative team

YM Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request. We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North York, ON M6A 2W1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Fashion merchandising: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person