Womenswear Design Lead — Vision & Team Leadership

Fashion Heaven; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern lifestyle apparel brand is seeking a Lead Designer for Womenswear in Vancouver. This role requires overseeing the design function while mentoring a team, developing seasonal themes, and adapting European trends for the North American market. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in womenswear design, strong communication skills, and the ability to balance creativity with commercial focus. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

Relocation assistance

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in womenswear design for retail or lifestyle brands.
• Proven ability to drive commercially successful multi-category assortments.
• Elevated fashion eye with expertise in silhouette and fabric direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the womenswear creative vision and seasonal direction.
• Develop seasonal themes and fabric direction.
• Mentor and guide the womenswear design team.

Skills

Womenswear design

Team leadership

Trend adaptation

Fabric direction

Garment construction

Communication skills

Job description

A modern lifestyle apparel brand is seeking a Lead Designer for Womenswear in Vancouver. This role requires overseeing the design function while mentoring a team, developing seasonal themes, and adapting European trends for the North American market. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in womenswear design, strong communication skills, and the ability to balance creativity with commercial focus. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and hybrid work model.