About The ALDO GroupSpecializing in stylish and accessible footwear, handbags, and accessories, the ALDO Group has been around for more than 50 years. With over 1,500 stores in more than 100 countries, we operate under two signature brands, ALDO and Call It Spring, and we are the core footwear partner for Sperry in North America. The ALDO Group is also an industry-recognized wholesale licensed partner, specializing in the design, sourcing, and distribution of fashion footwear, handbags, and accessories. Our diverse portfolio includes household brands such as ROXY, Brooks Brothers, Ted Baker, Hunter, and G.H.BASS. In addition to our head office in Montreal, the ALDO Group maintains international offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.Aldogroup.Com.Enjoy meaningful recognition, flexible work options, great on-site perks, generous discounts, and the pride of being part of a brand that leads with people, the planet, and its partners at heart.OverviewThe Handbag Designer will be integral in building the Handbag collections for ALDO and ALDO Accessories stores. Through trend research and collaboration with the merchandise and development teams, the handbag designer will develop recent designs from concept to development,



to be featured in the Aldo Division's global collection.ResponsibilitiesIdentify and interpret current global market fashion trends into viable ranges for the Aldo global collectionTranslate ideas into hand and technical sketchesProduce all technical specifications on designs (hardware, pattern, shape, size, etc)Create and maintain a library of seasonally relevant design and product resourcesTravel to enhance knowledge of design, trend, sourcing, and fashion retail marketWork closely with Product Development team in developing new linesCollaborate with footwear team to ensure consistency at the store levelPresent trends and key items at quarterly meetingsMaintain inspiration and key item boards in workspaceRequirementsUniversity Degree in Fashion, Industrial or other related design fieldsA minimum of 3 years of experience in handbag design with strong knowledge of key handbag silhouettesHighly attuned to fashion trends with the ability to translate them visuallyStrong technical knowledge of handbag constructionStrong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create CADs and mock upsAble to sketch free-handSolid understanding of color forecasting/trending, color palettes and materialsStrong organizational skillsCapable to meet multiple deadlines in a timely mannerExcellent team player with great initiativeBuilding a culture of belongingWe firmly believe that the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and identities is a fundamental strength of the ALDO Group. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and equitable work environment where everyone can reach their full potential and find their fit.

📌 Handbag Designer - Aldo (Montreal)
🏢 Aldo Group
📍 Montreal