Position Overview

The product development specialist is responsible for developing seasonal styles from concept to prototype approval, ensuring all design details are accurately executed. This role creates Illustrator sketches, manages style information in the product development system, and oversees style progression throughout development. The product development specialist collaborates closely with Sourcing and Costing teams to ensure orders are placed, product information is complete, and timelines are met.

They participate in print meetings, contribute creative ideas and trend insights, support special design projects, and assist Junior Stylists when required.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Putting styles into work and ensuring the follow up of the prototypes

Create Illustrator sketches and monitor the product development in the computer system

Follow up with sourcing department to ensure all orders are placed for their specific styles

Making sure all information of a style is given to the costing team after the prototypes are approved





Participate in the prints meetings and voice their opinions on prints

When given special projects, come up with ideas to be presented to the head of design

Offer help to the Junior Stylists when needed on low impact decisions

Contribute positively to team dynamics.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONs: 5 years of experience in the women fashion industry

Degree in fashion design Bilingual (English and French) written and spoken

Demonstrated detail orientation; high sense of organization

·Creativity and a sense of style, bringing new Ideas to the table

Ability to manage multiple projects

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to meet tight deadlines

Ability to take some initiatives of low impact on their projects

Ensure excellent communication between departments

Technical abilities on Adobe Illustrator design software (required)

Great team player

📌 Product Development Specialist (Dorval)
🏢 Joseph Ribkoff
📍 Dorval