Lead Fashion Designer

The Opportunity :

Reporting to the Director of Fashion Design menswear for the RW&CO. brand, the Lead Fashion Designer manages the development of our Menswear collection from concept to delivery by creating and executing original trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales. You ensure the timely execution of each stage in the design process through your leadership of a design team. You will leverage your deep understanding of fashion trends, your solid artistic background, and your capability to shape our RW&CO. menswear brand aesthetic in line with our brand positioning and strategic objectives.

What you will do :

• Support your leaders by defining seasonal trends for target market.
• Inspire, coach, and develop a talented team of designers.
• Within your category, bring forward your ideas on how to bring the latest trends to life for our customers.
• Collaborate on the creation of artwork and determine seasonal color cards.
• Work in partnership with the technical design team and provide insight on drawings.
• Manage all aspects of presentation from boards to prototypes to the articulation of ideas and market direction.
• Attend fittings to ensure the garments fit as well as they look.

Qualifications : Who you are :

• College diploma in Fashion Design.
• 8 years of related experience in fashion design.
• Excellent Illustrator knowledge.
• Comfortable presenting ideas in front of key stakeholders.
• Excellent fashion sense and knack for originality and creativity.

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 Penningtons, Reitmans, and RW&CO.
• Referral rewards: Refer friends 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.

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

If this inspires you, let's talk. Send us your resume today!

By the way, did you know that RCL - Reitmans (Canada) Limited has several hundreds of stores all across Canada and three fashion apparel banners? Get ready to join the Canadian fashion retail icon with a great success story where you can have a voice and make a real difference.

There are many ways to wear a career at RCL! #ReadytoRCL

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees; their diverse backgrounds, abilities, and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for providing an accessible candidate experience.

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

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Graphic Design, Organizational skills, CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Teaching, Web Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Digital Art, Garment Construction, Sewing, Adobe InDesign

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1