Designer (Cut & Sew)
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
English section of this bilingual listing.
Family-owned since 1953, Lamour Inc. has earned a reputation for being the best choice in socks, performance apparel, hosiery and lingerie. In fact, we're among the world's top 5 players in activewear basics, the world's leading manufacturer of seamless garments, and one of Canada's leading sock manufacturers.
We are looking for a Fashion Designer (Underwear, Intimates & Base Layers)with at least 5 years of experience to contribute to the design and development of collections tailored to different customers and markets.
Reporting to the Design Director, this person will manage assigned design projects from initial concept through production. They will work closely with technical designers, associate designers and other internal teams, with guidance and approvals from the Design Director.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct trend research and market analysis to propose seasonal directions, mood boards and colour palettes
- Develop products and assortments that meet each customer's aesthetic, needs and target price points, including silhouettes, fabrics, prints and trims
- Translate concepts into fashion sketches and CADs for customer presentations; prepare artwork, technical sketches and tech packs as needed
- Keep files up to date with requested changes and ensure the latest versions are properly saved and organized on the server
- Prepare customer presentations showcasing concepts, assortments and product details
- Follow product development with the Sales, Sourcing, Fit and Quality teams; review samples and ensure approved changes are incorporated through production
- Participate in fit sessions and collaborate with the Fit team by providing feedback on garment proportions and overall appearance to maintain the design intent; organize and file photos, notes and references for follow-up
- Review fabrics, strike-offs and lab dips with the Quality Coordinator, communicate required corrections and contribute to approvals from a design perspective
- Manage priorities and follow-ups to meet deadlines
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in fashion design and relevant education
- Experience in underwear, intimates, base layers or thermals is an asset
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, good working knowledge of Photoshop and confidence in creating and adapting prints
- Good knowledge of textiles, trims and garment construction
- Creativity, commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities for different customers and markets
- Strong aesthetic sense and a critical eye for colour, proportions, fit and visual presentation
- Curiosity, initiative and an interest in new technologies, including AI and 3D, to improve visual quality and work efficiency
- Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment, while seeking approvals and support at the appropriate time
- Comfortable working on multiple projects and adapting to shifting priorities
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, a collaborative approach and the ability to find solutions and adapt to change
- Knowledge of CLO 3D and a PLM system such as BlueCherry is an asset
Benefits:
- Health & Dental - Insurance? We got you covered!
- Telemedicine - Access a doctor anytime, right from your phone!
- VRSP (Volunteer Retirement Savings Plan) - We help you save for the future!
- Free breakfast on Fridays - Start your last workday of the week with something tasty on us!
- Early Fridays - Wrap up at 1:30 PM in the summer!
- A gift card on your birthday - happy birthday from us to you!
- Summer rooftop terrace vibes - Work breaks with a view
- 5 à 7 summer hangout - Chill out at Esplanade Louvain, an outdoor space with gardens and music right next door
- Team events & celebrations every month - Big thanks to our social committee for keeping the fun going!
- On-site free gym access - Includes weight room, yoga, bootcamp, and Tabata classes
- Indoor bike parking - Ride worry-free, rain or shine
Read the full bilingual original
Entreprise familiale fondée en 1953, Lamour Inc. s'est forgé une solide réputation comme référence en matière de bas, vêtements de performance, bonneterie et lingerie. Nous faisons partie des 5 plus grands acteurs mondiaux dans les essentiels d'activewear, sommes le leader mondial du vêtement sans couture, et l'un des principaux fabricants de bas au Canada.
Nous recherchons un(e) designer de mode (Sous-vêtements, intimates et vêtements de base) ayant au moins 5 ans d'expérience pour contribuer à la création et au développement de collections adaptées à différents clients et marchés.
Relevant de la direction du design, cette personne prendra en charge les projets de design qui lui sont confiés, du concept initial jusqu'à la production. Elle travaillera en étroite collaboration avec les designers techniques, les designers associés et les autres équipes internes, avec l'accompagnement et les validations de la direction du design.
Responsabilités
We are looking for a Fashion Designer (Underwear, Intimates & Base Layers)with at least 5 years of experience to contribute to the design and development of collections tailored to different customers and markets.
Reporting to the Design Director, this person will manage assigned design projects from initial concept through production. They will work closely with technical designers, associate designers and other internal teams, with guidance and approvals from the Design Director.
Responsibilities:
Nous recherchons un(e) designer de mode (Sous-vêtements, intimates et vêtements de base) ayant au moins 5 ans d'expérience pour contribuer à la création et au développement de collections adaptées à différents clients et marchés.
Relevant de la direction du design, cette personne prendra en charge les projets de design qui lui sont confiés, du concept initial jusqu'à la production. Elle travaillera en étroite collaboration avec les designers techniques, les designers associés et les autres équipes internes, avec l'accompagnement et les validations de la direction du design.
Responsabilités
- Effectuer des recherches de tendances et des études de marché afin de proposer des directions saisonnières, mood boards et palettes de couleurs
- Développer des produits et assortiments adaptés à l'esthétique, aux besoins et aux objectifs de prix de chaque client : silhouettes, tissus, imprimés et garnitures
- Traduire les concepts en dessins de mode et en CADs pour les présentations clients; préparer les artworks, dessins techniques et tech packs au besoin
- Tenir les fichiers à jour selon les modifications demandées et s'assurer que les dernières versions sont correctement sauvegardées et classées sur le serveur
- Préparer des présentations clients mettant en valeur les concepts, les assortiments et les détails des produits
- Suivre le développement des produits avec les équipes de ventes, de sourcing, de fit et de qualité; réviser les échantillons et veiller à l'intégration des changements approuvés jusqu'à la production
- Participer aux séances de fit et collaborer avec l'équipe fit en commentant les proportions et l'allure générale du vêtement afin de respecter l'intention du design; organiser et classer les photos, notes et références utiles au suivi
- Examiner les tissus, les strike-offs et les lab dips avec le coordonnateur qualité, communiquer les corrections et contribuer aux approbations sur les aspects design
- Gérer les priorités et les suivis pour respecter les échéanciers
- Minimum de 5 ans d'expérience en design de mode et formation pertinente
- Expérience en sous-vêtements, intimates, couches de base ou vêtements thermiques, un atout
- Excellente maîtrise d'Adobe Illustrator, bonne connaissance de Photoshop et aisance dans la création et l'adaptation d'imprimés
- Bonne connaissance des textiles, des garnitures et de la construction des vêtements
- Créativité, sens commercial et capacité à reconnaître les opportunités pour différents clients et marchés
- Grand sens de l'esthétique et œil critique pour les couleurs, les proportions, le fit et la présentation visuelle
- Curiosité, initiative et intérêt pour les nouvelles technologies, notamment l'IA et la 3D, pour améliorer la qualité visuelle et l'efficacité du travail
- Autonomie et bon jugement, avec la capacité à solliciter les validations et le soutien nécessaires au bon moment
- Aisance à travailler sur plusieurs projets à la fois et à s'adapter aux changements de priorités
- Souci du détail, organisation, esprit de collaboration et capacité à trouver des solutions et à s'adapter aux changements
- Connaissance de CLO 3D et d'un système PLM comme BlueCherry, un atout
- Assurance santé et dentaire - On s'occupe de vous!
- Télémédecine - Consultez un médecin à tout moment, directement depuis votre téléphone!
- RVER (Régime volontaire d'épargne-retraite) - On vous aide à épargner pour l'avenir!
- Transport en commun 100 % gratuit - Votre trajet est sur nous!
- Horaires flexibles - Profitez de 12 jours flexibles par année pour travailler de la maison
- Petit-déjeuner gratuit les vendredis - Commencez votre dernière journée de travail de la semaine avec quelque chose de savoureux, offert par nous!
- Vendredis allégés - Terminez à 13h30 durant l'été!
- Une carte-cadeau à votre anniversaire - Bonne fête, de notre part à vous!
- Ambiance terrasse sur le toit l'été - Des pauses avec vue
- 5 à 7 estival - Détendez-vous à l'Esplanade Louvain, un espace extérieur avec jardins et musique, juste à côté
- Événements d'équipe et célébrations chaque mois - Un grand merci à notre comité social pour maintenir l'ambiance!
- Accès gratuit à la salle d'entraînement sur place - Comprend salle de musculation, yoga, bootcamp et cours de Tabata
- Stationnement intérieur pour vélos - Roulez en toute tranquillité, peu importe le temps
We are looking for a Fashion Designer (Underwear, Intimates & Base Layers)with at least 5 years of experience to contribute to the design and development of collections tailored to different customers and markets.
Reporting to the Design Director, this person will manage assigned design projects from initial concept through production. They will work closely with technical designers, associate designers and other internal teams, with guidance and approvals from the Design Director.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct trend research and market analysis to propose seasonal directions, mood boards and colour palettes
- Develop products and assortments that meet each customer's aesthetic, needs and target price points, including silhouettes, fabrics, prints and trims
- Translate concepts into fashion sketches and CADs for customer presentations; prepare artwork, technical sketches and tech packs as needed
- Keep files up to date with requested changes and ensure the latest versions are properly saved and organized on the server
- Prepare customer presentations showcasing concepts, assortments and product details
- Follow product development with the Sales, Sourcing, Fit and Quality teams; review samples and ensure approved changes are incorporated through production
- Participate in fit sessions and collaborate with the Fit team by providing feedback on garment proportions and overall appearance to maintain the design intent; organize and file photos, notes and references for follow-up
- Review fabrics, strike-offs and lab dips with the Quality Coordinator, communicate required corrections and contribute to approvals from a design perspective
- Manage priorities and follow-ups to meet deadlines
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in fashion design and relevant education
- Experience in underwear, intimates, base layers or thermals is an asset
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, good working knowledge of Photoshop and confidence in creating and adapting prints
- Good knowledge of textiles, trims and garment construction
- Creativity, commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities for different customers and markets
- Strong aesthetic sense and a critical eye for colour, proportions, fit and visual presentation
- Curiosity, initiative and an interest in new technologies, including AI and 3D, to improve visual quality and work efficiency
- Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment, while seeking approvals and support at the appropriate time
- Comfortable working on multiple projects and adapting to shifting priorities
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, a collaborative approach and the ability to find solutions and adapt to change
- Knowledge of CLO 3D and a PLM system such as BlueCherry is an asset
- Health & Dental - Insurance? We got you covered!
- Telemedicine - Access a doctor anytime, right from your phone!
- VRSP (Volunteer Retirement Savings Plan) - We help you save for the future!
- 100% free public transit - Your commute is on us!
- Flex hours - Enjoy 12 flex days per year to work from home
- Free breakfast on Fridays - Start your last workday of the week with something tasty on us!
- Early Fridays - Wrap up at 1:30 PM in the summer!
- A gift card on your birthday - happy birthday from us to you!
- Summer rooftop terrace vibes - Work breaks with a view
- 5 à 7 summer hangout - Chill out at Esplanade Louvain, an outdoor space with gardens and music right next door
- Team events & celebrations every month - Big thanks to our social committee for keeping the fun going!
- On-site free gym access - Includes weight room, yoga, bootcamp, and Tabata classes
- Indoor bike parking - Ride worry-free, rain or shine
More about this job
Responsibilities
Research trends and markets, develop customer-specific apparel concepts and assortments, and create sketches, CADs, artwork, technical drawings, and presentations. Coordinate product development with internal teams, review samples and materials, contribute to fit and design approvals, maintain organized files, and manage deadlines through production.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of fashion design experience and relevant education, with strong Adobe Illustrator skills, working knowledge of Photoshop, and knowledge of textiles, trims, and garment construction. Experience with underwear, intimates, base layers, or thermals is an asset; candidates should also demonstrate creativity, commercial awareness, organization, collaboration, adaptability, and sound judgment.
Skills
- Fashion Design
- Trend Research
- Market Analysis
- Product Development
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Print Design
- Textile Knowledge
- Garment Construction
- Color and Proportion Evaluation
- Fit Session Collaboration
- Technical Sketching
- Tech Pack Preparation
- Customer Presentations
- Project Prioritization
- CLO 3D
Benefits
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Telemedicine
- Free Public Transit
- Flexible Hours
- Work-from-Home Flex Days
- Free Friday Breakfast
- Early Summer Fridays
- Birthday Gift Card
- Summer Rooftop Terrace
- Summer Social Events
- Monthly Team Events and Celebrations
- Free On-Site Gym Access
- Indoor Bicycle Parking
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Art & Design
- Creative & Media
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Fashion Design
- Underwear
- Intimates
- Base Layers
- Thermal Apparel
- Activewear
- Trend Research
- Market Analysis
- Mood Boards
- Color Palettes
- Silhouette Development
- Textiles
- Print Design
- Trims
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- CAD
- Technical Sketches
- Tech Packs
- Product Development
- Fit Sessions
- Sample Review
- Strike-Offs
- Lab Dips
- CLO 3D
- BlueCherry
- PLM
- AI
- 3D Design