Skills Required:

· Strong understanding of current fashion trends as they relate to colour, silhouette, fabric

- Demonstrated ability and imagination in interpreting fashion trends/design concepts for the contemporary women’s sportswear and outerwear market as they relate to brand direction
- Technical drawing ability: free hand and in Illustrator
- Ability to develop illustrations from concept sketches/samples/photos
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, MS office Suite programs
- Excellent knowledge of garment construction in knitwear and wovens (fabric, hardware, trims)
- Comprehensive grading knowledge
- Comprehensive knowledge of Pattern drafting of knit and woven garments
- Ability to develop detailed spec packages
- Ability to correctly measure samples for tech packages, showroom samples and pre-production requirements
- Fitting evaluation and management of fit sessions with fit models in regular and plus sizes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with suppliers overseas
- Good multi-tasking and organizational skills, with the ability to identify and follow through on priorities and meet timelines.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Strong work ethic and a positive professional attitude

Responsibilities:





- Work closely with Design Team to understand and execute seasonal product concepts
- Oversee and ensure proper execution of product from initial design direction and technical package to final production
- Development and preparation of detailed technical packages for vendors: specs, diagrams, photos, yarn, fabric and trim specifications
- Create drawings and maintain updated line sheets for each category/group
- Set up and track styles in user friendly program for entire team to use
- Set up and maintain a trim, fabric, yarn knit down library
- Analyze previous season’s fit, make appropriate changes if required for next season, and maintain library of current specifications by category.

Qualifications: Min 3- 5 years experience in apparel industry, in product development and production for Women’s apparel categories

Equivalent of Fashion and Design College Diploma

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Advantages

- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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