Job Description
As a Designer, you will work directly on design and product creation with the objective of ensuring product fit, construction, and quality are of the highest standard, while accurately representing the design vision.
This position requires:
- 4-year degree in Fashion Apparel
- At least 3 years of applicable experience in an Apparel Design role
- Experience across various apparel categories, from jersey to knits to wovens
- Ability to oversee and lead seasonal collection design and development, ensuring commercial viability and adherence to timelines
- Awareness of current industry trends in design, color, and sustainable fabrics
- Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, and garment construction
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, Word
- Knowledge of Clo3D is a plus
- Ability to create and present inspiration, concept boards, and seasonal color palettes
- Experience in creating detailed tech packs in Excel for overseas factories
- Ability to communicate design ideas through sketches, technical drawings, and references
- Experience conducting fittings and providing feedback with photos and comments
- Expertise in sizing, grading, construction, and fit across multiple products
- Ability to identify and address fit, quality, and production issues
- Experience in fabric sourcing and development with overseas mills and local agents
- Approving fabric and trims for quality and color at each development stage
- Ability to manage a Design Assistant and support their skill development
- Collaborate with team members and partners to meet business objectives
Must Have:
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Humility and openness
- Organizational and time management skills
- Self-motivation and teamwork
- Effective communication of ideas
- Receptiveness to feedback
- Resourcefulness and ability to handle shifting priorities
- Understanding of fast-paced start-up environment (asset)
- Understanding of the Paper Label aesthetic
About Us:
We are PAPER LABEL, a collection operating at the intersection of loungewear and ready-to-wear, creating luxury clothing with a relaxed, timeless style.
Our goal is to empower our team through excellent products, service, and training.
Designed and developed in East Vancouver, Paper Label caters to those who seek comfort without compromising personal style.
Job Type: Flexible hours for the right candidate.