Technical Designer - Melanie Lyne

Melanie Lyne; Laval; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Melanie Lyne is seeking a Technical Designer in Merchandising to develop and manage detailed Tech-Packs for new styles. You will sketch and specify fabrics and trims, collaborate with Designers and Category Managers, and coordinate hand-offs to Import Coordinators to ensure samples are production-ready.

The role requires a Fashion Design diploma and 3–5 years of related experience, with strong Illustrator skills and a keen eye for garment details. Bilingual English/French is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Fashion Design or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator.
• Strong fabrics and trims knowledge.
• Knowledge of garment measurements and specifications.
• Garment engineering knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Bilingual in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Creates domestic and import Tech-Packs.
• Sketches styles using Illustrator.
• Prepares Tech-Packs for hand-offs to Import Coordinators.
• Prepares color cards and sample sets for factories.
• Collaborates with Designers and Category Managers.
• Researches trims and garment construction ideas.
• Participates in fittings when needed.
• Keeps all documents up to date.
• Adheres to company policies.

Skills

Garment engineering

Fabrics & trims

Measurements & specs

Creativity

Bilingualism

Education

Fashion Design diploma

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Technical Designer; Merchandising

Role Summary

Produces Tech-Packs showing garment engineering for each of the styles to be produced in order for the samples to be executable. Submits complete Tech-Packs within the prescribed timeline by working in collaboration with Designers and Category Managers.

Critical Functions

Collection Design and Creation

• Creates domestic and import Tech-Packs.
• Sketches styles using Illustrator.
• Requests all fabric and style numbers for import and domestic.
• Prepares all Tech-Packs for hand-offs to Import Coordinators.
  • Prepares packages to be sent to our factories.
  • Prepares color card.
  • Prepares all original samples to be sent.
  • Prepares the copies to be sent to the factory and for Import Coordinators.
  • Files all documents.
• Fabric follow-up, initial price, sampling, trim, etc. with vendor (necessary information to start the concept/collection).
• Works with Designer to create, execute and maintain collection boards (Illustrator & InDesign). Ensures all documents are up to date.
• Researches trims, special construction of a garment, embroideries if needed and provides trend ideas to the Designer.
• Measures original samples when needed.
• Creates initial specs when needed.
• Comments on proto samples when needed.
• Participates in fittings when needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Adheres to all new and existing Company policies and procedures (i.e. Loss Prevention, Health & Safety and Human Resources).

Requirements

• Fashion Design diploma
• 3 to 5 years experience in a similar position
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
• Strong knowledge of fabrics and trims
• Knowledge of measurements and specifications for garments
• Garment engineering knowledge
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Fashion flair
• Attention to details
• Creativity
• Bilingualism

Working Conditions and Environment

• This is a full-time position.
• Works in a standing/walking/sitting position.
• Required to travel in the region, including out of town.

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