Men’s Fit Model/Merchandise Assistant – Fashion

YM Inc; Canada; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Benefits Plan

Paid Sick Days

Employee Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Development

Store discount

On-site parking

Extended health care

Job summary

Bluenotes, part of YM Inc., is seeking a Men’s Fit Model and Merchandise Assistant to support product development and buying teams in Canada. You will spend about 30% of your time as a fit model and 70% assisting the buyer with admin tasks, market research, and PO processing.

Role requires fashion education or related experience, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast paced trend business. In-person work from North York, Ontario with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Fashion or equivalent work experience.
• 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong mathematical and inventory management skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Trying on samples and providing fit feedback to the product teams.
• Participate in Merchandising Meetings.
• Pull samples weekly to review sales trends.
• Assist with filing, market competition reports and procurement prep.
• Visit stores and provide market reports.
• Assist with merchandising reports and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Creative skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

Inventory management

Rapport building

Multitasking / prioritization

Judgment

Education

Post-secondary education in Fashion

Job description

Pay:From CA$45,000.00 per year

Job description:

Bluenotes has been a proudly Canadian company since 1941. For over 75 years our roots have been firmly planted in denim. By keeping up with the latest trends throughout the decades, we have consistently offered our customers the latest denim fits, washes and styles, maintaining Bluenotes’ reputation as one of the top denim retailers in Canada.

With 160 plus stores nationwide, and our online site Bluenotes.com offering shipping in both Canada and the US, we continue to grow and offer quality goods and awesome deals. We’re committed to delivering great customer service and our priorities reflect our customer’s enthusiasm for today’s generation. We want you to take pride in being yourself!

What you will make a difference

The Men’s 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:

• Height: 6’0”
• Bottoms 32
• T Shirt Size – L

• 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 DevelopmentCareer Advancement Opportunities
• Being part of an amazing, supportive and collaborative team

Thriftys 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.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

This posting is for an open vacancy.

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)

Application question(s):

• Do you fit the measurements provided in the posting?

Experience:

• Fashion merchandising: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person