Senior Technical Designer / Merchandiser

Proforce Personnel; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading menswear importer is seeking a Senior Technical Designer / Merchandiser to join their team in Montreal. The role involves designing seasonal collections, selecting fabrics, and creating detailed tech packs. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in technical design with a strong focus on menswear.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical design and merchandising, preferably in menswear.
• Strong knowledge of fabrics and garment construction.
• Experience creating detailed tech packs.

Responsibilities

• Design seasonal collections for Dress Shirts and Sport Shirts.
• Create fashion tech packs and manage product development timelines.
• Review pre-production and production samples.

Skills

Knowledge of fabrics

Garment construction

Fit expertise

Adobe Illustrator

Trend awareness

Job description

***Thanks in advance for the interest, but please don't apply to this position if you do not have either your PR or a valid work permit***

Our client, a leading menswear importer, is looking for a talented Senior Technical Designer / Merchandiser to join their team!!!



Responsibilities:

• Designing seasonal collections for Dress Shirts + Sport Shirts
• Selecting fabrics + patterns
• Recoloring patterns
• Choosing trims: buttons, tapes, accessories
• Shopping stores for market research
• Creating styles + matching contrasts with precision + style
• Approving trims
• Reviewing fits
• Creating SMS tech packs + tracking delivery of SMS
• Sending + approving strike-offs + lab dips
• Reviewing bulk fabrics
• Creating bulk tech packs for orders + speculations
• Reviewing pre-production + production samples
• Designing line sheets + customer selection CADs

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience in technical design + merchandising (menswear focus is a major plus)
• Strong knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and fit
• Experience creating detailed tech packs + managing product development timelines
• Adobe Illustrator skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A love for trends and details