Senior Technical Designer - Kids, Toddler & Baby

Roots; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian lifestyle brand is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to oversee a team and ensure fit consistency for Kids-Toddlers-Baby clothing. This role involves collaboration with the Product Development team, leading fit sessions, resolving fit issues, and managing a digital pattern library. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in apparel fit and strong communication skills. This position values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in apparel fit, patterns, and construction.
• Experience in Kids-Toddlers-Baby size categories.
• History of effectively managing a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with factories.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support a team of Technical Designers.
• Collaborate on technical packages focusing on product fit specifications.
• Prepare and lead fit sessions with Design and Product Development.
• Resolve and communicate fit issues to the Vendor and Product Development team.
• Evaluate fit and quality through customer comments and competitive analysis.

Skills

Team management

Effective communication

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Creative problem solving

Negotiation

PC skills (Microsoft Office)

Experience with PLM systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLM data management system

Illustrator

Job description

Overview

Established in 1973, Roots is a proudly Canadian lifestyle brand that celebrates authenticity, quality, and community. Inspired by the great outdoors, we create timeless, sustainable apparel and leather goods designed for comfort and everyday adventure. At Roots, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and teamwork - where every team member plays a role in shaping our brand's legacy. If you bring passion to everything you do, lead with integrity, and believe in the power of collaboration to drive growth, we'd love to have you on our journey!

The Senior Technical Designer - KTB leads a team to maintain fit standards, consistency, and best construction practices from concept through to commercialization and production for assigned categories. They work closely with the Product Development team to ensure quality and alignment throughout the process.

The Senior Technical Designer - KTB for Roots will be responsible for and be evaluated on the following :

• Oversees & supports a team of Technical Designers
• Collaborate on technical packages in PLM, focusing on product fit specifications, and fit consistency
• Work with the Director of Technical Design to establish and maintain size and fit consistency standards to ensure overall brand consistency and quality.
• Prepare and lead fit sessions with Design and Product Development, discuss fit history when presenting current fit and collaborate with PD on alternative construction options when necessary, that will not impact the integrity of the product.
• Resolve and communicate fit issues & corrections to the Vendor and Product Development team within the development and production timelines.
• Evaluate fit and quality through review of customer comments, competitive analysis, and along with the Director of Technical Design conduct fit symposiums
• Establish a digital pattern library for all core & repeat styles to ensure consistency with multiple production locations
• Communication with the Vendor and the Product Development team to ensure fit corrections are captured and implemented
• Collaborate with Product Development to minimize sampling and production challenges with the goal of delivering the best product
• Adhere to the company\'s product calendar, by solving fit issues in-order to meet the calendar deadlines

Qualifications

• 5-10 years\' experience in apparel fit, patterns, and construction
• Experience in Kids-Toddlers-Baby size categories
• History of effectively managing a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with factories, written and verbal providing concise and focused information
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong time management skills - ability to adhere to calendar deadlines and manage workflow accordingly
• Ability to "think outside the box" to find creative solutions to challenges
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively with a diverse group of people
• Team player - ability to negotiate and build consensus across multiple functions.
• Proficient PC skills (Microsoft Office), illustrator and PLM data management system experience

Diversity & Inclusion

At Roots we appreciate that skills and expertise are cultivated through a range of experiences. We are committed to reflecting Canada\'s diverse landscape in our products, team, and workplace culture. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to apply, even if you don\'t meet every listed requirement. Accommodations are available for applicants throughout the recruitment process.