Designer - Knits

Company Description

For 100 years, Reitmans (Canada) Limited (RCL) has defined the Canadian retail fashion landscape with its three iconic brands, Reitmans, RW&CO. and PENN. Penningtons. We're excited about what we’ll build together next. 

Our vision is to empower Canadians to live confidently, and our mission is to create collections of uncompromising style and quality for all.

We believe great people do their best work alongside other great people. Here, you’ll have a voice, be challenged to grow and be part of a team driven by curiosity, bold thinking and ownership.

Come raise the bar of Canadian fashion with us.

Job Description

Are you passionate about fashion, have a great eye for product, and love creating pieces that become wardrobe favorites? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where creativity, curiosity, and fresh ideas are encouraged?

At RW&CO, we're looking for a Designer – Knits to help shape one of our brand's largest and most important product categories.

From everyday essentials to standout seasonal pieces, Knits is a high-volume category that plays a key role in our men's and women's collections. We're looking for someone who understands how individual pieces come together to build a complete wardrobe, with a strong sense of style and a desire to continuously elevate our product and brand.

Reporting to the Senior Designer for the category, you'll work closely with Design, Buying, and cross-functional partners to bring exciting, commercially relevant collections to life.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a key category, explore new creative directions, and contribute to the continued evolution of RW&CO.

What You'll Do

• Design with purpose: Create and develop men's and women's knitwear collections that balance style, versatility, quality, and commercial appeal.
• Think beyond the product: Build cohesive collections that complement the full RW&CO. wardrobe and reflect our evolving brand vision.
• Elevate the everyday: Bring fresh ideas, thoughtful details, and a refined aesthetic to both essential and fashion-forward pieces.
• Bring ideas to life: Develop sketches, technical packages, specifications, and product details, guiding designs from concept through development.
• Stay ahead of trends: Research silhouettes, fabrics, colours, textures, and market trends to inspire relevant and distinctive collections.
• Collaborate and create: Partner closely with the Senior Designer, Buying team, and vendors to ensure strong product execution in a fast-moving, high-volume category.
• Embrace what's next: Explore new creative approaches, including AI-powered design tools, and contribute to evolving our design processes and ways of working.
  
  

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in fashion design, ideally in knits, knitwear, or related apparel categories.
• A great eye for product, colour, fabric, fit, and the details that elevate a collection.
• Strong technical design skills, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and technical package development.
• Understanding of garment construction, fabrics, fit, and the product development process.
• A creative, collaborative, and adaptable mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong communication skills and curiosity about new design approaches, including AI-powered tools.
• Ability to communicate in French and English to collaborate with suppliers and partners outside Canada.
  
  

Why This Role?

Knits is at the heart of the RW&CO wardrobe and represents an exciting opportunity to influence one of our most visible and important categories.

You'll work alongside an experienced Senior Designer, collaborate with passionate teams, and help shape collections that customers reach for every day, while contributing to the continued growth and elevation of the brand.

If you love great product, think creatively, and get excited about building collections that make a real impact, we'd love to meet you!

Additional Information

What Sets Us Apart:

• Ultimate Flexibility*: Enjoy a hybrid work environment that ensures the perfect balance between work and personal life.
• Well-Being First: Access a comprehensive benefits program designed to take care of you.
• Flexible Time Off*: Paid leave, sick days, and vacation time to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts*: Enjoy 50% off regular-priced items from PENN. Penningtons, Reitmans, and RW&CO.
• Referral Rewards*: Refer your professional network and earn a bonus for helping us grow our talented team
• Growth opportunities*: Annual bonuses, career advancement, and tuition reimbursement to help you reach your professional goals.
• Certain conditions apply
  
  

Total rewards are aligned with your employment status, offering different perks depending on whether you're full-time, part-time, or under contract.

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone belongs. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation required throughout the recruitment process. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to support an accessible candidate's experience.

The use of Artificial Intelligence may be used for candidate screening purposes.

We thank all applicants. Only selected candidates will be contacted.