Senior Technical Designer - Menswear and Mens and Womens Outerwear

Proforce Personnel; Quebec; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturer of cutting-edge fashion trends is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting the merchandising and design director through research and development, technical sketching, and creating detailed tech packs and line sheets tailored to customer needs. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in the fashion industry, a strong technical background, and excellent communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to exciting fashion projects while collaborating with internal teams and overseas factories in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the fashion industry and technical design.
• Strong technical background in fabrics and trend research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development for menswear and outerwear.
• Create technical sketches and manage multiple projects efficiently.

Skills

Technical sketching

Trend research

Time management

Communication skills

Education

College Degree in Fashion Design

University Certificate in Fashion Design

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Thank you in advance, but please do not apply to this position if you do not have a valid work permit.

Our client, a manufacturer of Men's and Women's cutting-edge fashion trends, is looking for an experienced Senior Technical Designer to add to their team! They will be working on menswear and outerwear for both men and women.

The Senior Technical Designer's basic function is to support the director of merchandising and design with research and development. They will be responsible for research, trend boards, fabric direction, sketching, creating artwork / tech pack / line sheets for specific customer needs while meeting deadlines.

They will manage multiple projects at once, transacting with internal and external partners and makers. The ability to effectively manage time, prioritize, and efficiently manage multiple demands are essential.

Responsibilities:

1. R&D (research & development) – trend research (online, original samples, trip pictures) including fabrics, colors, bodies.
2. Technical sketching of bodies, putting story board together.
3. Final selection boards (customer selection, ensuring all information is correct: style numbers, fabric, colors).
4. Communicate daily with internal team members as well as overseas factories.
5. Execute all responsibilities in a timely manner.

Requirements:

1. College Degree in fashion design OR a University certificate in fashion design.
2. Technical background.
3. 5+ years of experience in similar positions.
4. 5+ years of experience in the fashion industry.
5. 5+ years of experience in fabrics.

An asset:

• Technical Tools:
• Good level in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).
• Language:
• Excellent level of English (written and spoken).
• Good level of spoken French (written and spoken).