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Fashion Designer Outerwear

  • Montreal, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Thread Collective, Inc (TCI) is a privately-owned global designer, manufacturer and distributor of apparel. TCI has earned its reputation as a leading North American force in the design, development and distribution of a full range of apparel and accessories. We market products for all genders, to all retail tiers - from mass market merchants to high end department stores, specialty boutiques and sporting goods retailers.

The Designer’s main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Presenting seasonal lines developed, providing relevant insight consistent with market trends for their outerwear division.
  • Support merchandiser in specific design development projects
  • Trend research. (Keep up to date with emerging and current trends)
  • Work in collaboration with buyers and sales team on trends and customer needs
  • Create design and technical sketches (CADS )
  • Create, develop, and edit detailed technical packages, including detailed technical sketches in Adobe Illustrator and Technical BOMs (bill of materials)
  • Creating and overseeing design to ensure quick flow through and strong adherence to the production calendar
  • Work closely with the fit and spec / technical team to ensure the styling and quality from development stage of each product to final production.
  • Approve production sample

Qualifications:

  • Five (5) years of experience in a similar role
  • College-level degree in Fashion Design or related experience
  • Relevant experience in contemporary fashions is a strong asset
  • Strong knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Proficient in basic Microsoft Office software
  • Excellent fashion sense and ability to translate trends
  • Proven experience in garment construction and design
  • Proven knowledge of the production cycle
  • Proven ability to collaborate with all functions and all levels
  • Ability to adapt to changing environments and be flexible
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Results oriented
  • A strong team player with the ability to influence others
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Thread Collective, Inc (TCI) est un concepteur, fabricant et distributeur mondial privé de vêtements. TCI a acquis sa réputation de chef de file nord-américain dans la conception, le développement et la distribution d'une gamme complète de vêtements et d'accessoires. Nous commercialisons des produits pour tous les sexes, à tous les niveaux de vente au détail - des marchands de masse aux grands magasins haut de gamme, boutiques spécialisées et détaillants d'articles de sport.

Les principales responsabilités du designer de vêtements incluent :

  • Présenter les lignes saisonnières développées, en fournissant des informations pertinentes cohérentes avec les tendances du marché pour les vêtements d'extérieur
  • Soutenir le marchandiseur dans des projets de développement de conception spécifiques
  • Recherche de tendances. (Se tenir au courant des tendances émergentes et actuelles)
  • Travailler en collaboration avec les acheteurs et l'équipe de vente sur les tendances et les besoins des clients
  • Créer des croquis de conception et techniques (CADS)
  • Créer, développer et modifier des packages techniques détaillées, y compris des croquis techniques détaillés dans Adobe Illustrator et des nomenclatures techniques (nomenclature)
  • Créer et superviser la conception pour assurer un flux rapide et un strict respect du calendrier de production
  • Travailler en étroite collaboration avec l'équipe d'ajustement et de spécifications / technique pour assurer le style et la qualité de l'étape de développement de chaque produit à la production finale.
  • Approuver l'échantillon de production
  • Autres Taches connexes

Qualifications:

  • Cinq (5) ans d'expérience dans un rôle similaire
  • Diplôme d'études collégiales en design de mode ou expérience connexe
  • Une expérience pertinente dans la mode contemporaine est un atout majeur
  • Bonne connaissance d'Illustrator et de Photoshop
  • Maîtrise des logiciels Microsoft Office de base
  • Excellent sens de la mode et capacité à traduire les tendances
  • Expérience avérée dans la construction et la conception de vêtements
  • Connaissance avérée du cycle de production
  • Capacité éprouvée à collaborer avec toutes les fonctions et tous les niveaux
  • Capacité à s'adapter à des environnements changeants et à être flexible
  • Grand souci du détail
  • Axée sur les résultats
  • Un fort esprit d'équipe avec la capacité d'influencer les autres

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Thread Collective, Inc (TCI) is a privately-owned global designer, manufacturer and distributor of apparel. TCI has earned its reputation as a leading North American force in the design, development and distribution of a full range of apparel and accessories. We market products for all genders, to all retail tiers - from mass market merchants to high end department stores, specialty boutiques and sporting goods retailers.

The Designer’s main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Presenting seasonal lines developed, providing relevant insight consistent with market trends for their outerwear division.
  • Support merchandiser in specific design development projects
  • Trend research. (Keep up to date with emerging and current trends)
  • Work in collaboration with buyers and sales team on trends and customer needs
  • Create design and technical sketches (CADS )
  • Create, develop, and edit detailed technical packages, including detailed technical sketches in Adobe Illustrator and Technical BOMs (bill of materials)
  • Creating and overseeing design to ensure quick flow through and strong adherence to the production calendar
  • Work closely with the fit and spec / technical team to ensure the styling and quality from development stage of each product to final production.
  • Approve production sample

Qualifications:

  • Five (5) years of experience in a similar role
  • College-level degree in Fashion Design or related experience
  • Relevant experience in contemporary fashions is a strong asset
  • Strong knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Proficient in basic Microsoft Office software
  • Excellent fashion sense and ability to translate trends
  • Proven experience in garment construction and design
  • Proven knowledge of the production cycle
  • Proven ability to collaborate with all functions and all levels
  • Ability to adapt to changing environments and be flexible
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Results oriented
  • A strong team player with the ability to influence others
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Responsibilities

Develop and present seasonal outerwear designs informed by market trends and customer needs, creating design and technical sketches and detailed technical packages. Coordinate with merchandising, buyers, sales, and fit and technical teams to maintain production schedules, ensure product styling and quality, and approve production samples.

Requirements

Requires five years of experience in a similar role and a college-level degree in fashion design or related experience; contemporary fashion experience is an asset. Candidates should have strong Illustrator and Photoshop skills, knowledge of garment construction and the production cycle, and the ability to collaborate, adapt, and work with attention to detail.

Skills

  • Fashion Design
  • Outerwear Design
  • Trend Research
  • Trend Translation
  • Garment Construction
  • Technical Sketching
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Technical Package Development
  • Bill Of Materials
  • Production Cycle Knowledge
  • Fit And Specifications Collaboration
  • Attention To Detail
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Adaptability

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Categories

  • Art & Design
  • Creative & Media
  • Retail

Keywords

  • Fashion Design
  • Outerwear
  • Apparel
  • Trend Research
  • Market Trends
  • Seasonal Lines
  • Garment Construction
  • Design Sketches
  • Technical Sketches
  • CAD
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Technical Packages
  • Bill Of Materials
  • Production Calendar
  • Production Cycle
  • Fit And Specifications
  • Product Development
  • Production Samples
  • Contemporary Fashion
  • Microsoft Office
  • Merchandising
  • Buyer Collaboration
  • Sales Collaboration

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