Nature & Scope → Your Role at Roots We are seeking a Design Assistant – Kids, Toddler, Baby (KTB) to join our Design team, reporting to the Design Director – KTB. In this role, you will provide both creative and technical support throughout the product development process, helping bring seasonal concepts to life and ensuring accurate execution from initial design handoff through pre-production sign-off. We’re looking for a team-oriented, hands-on team player who thrives in a creative environment and enjoys partnering with others to turn ideas into products.
Key Responsibilities → How You’ll Make An Impact Conduct ongoing market and trend research to help identify seasonal fashion direction and opportunities. Support the development of seasonal Children's collections by creating original, brand-right design work under the guidance of the Senior Designer. Build and maintain accurate Product Development Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring all fabrics and trims meet Roots standards before use.
Participate in the colour development process, including lab dips and approvals, while maintaining seasonal colour standards.
Input and update product information in PDM systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Collaborate with cross functional teams across the organization
Track and adhere to multi-season development calendars, ensuring key deadlines are met. Assist with the development of SMU (special make-up) requests by delivery as needed.
Qualifications &
Experience → The Skills You Bring Diploma or higher in Fashion Design or a related creative field. 1–2 years of experience in Fashion, Accessories, or related design roles. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office.
Experience with web PDM systems is an asset. Strong communication and presentation skills, with an ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Foundational knowledge of merchandising and product construction. This role supports our Fair Labour Association accreditation by applying Responsible Purchasing Practices that promote fair labour standards and responsible sourcing.
📌 Design Assistant, KTB (Toronto)
🏢 Roots
📍 Toronto