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Canadian Tire Apparel Designer in Calgary, Alberta
What you'll do
As a mid-level Designer reporting to the Senior Designer, you are responsible for the entire creative process of different collections and product lines, from initial concept to final product. You will generate original, relevant designs that align with market demands, the Company’s strategic goals and increase sales. While using a customer-centric mindset, your expert knowledge of fabrics, color and fashion trends will deliver an inspiring, cohesive menswear collection.
Responsible for creating and updating line sheets, CADS, technical sketches and development packages
Responsible for approvals of all strike-offs, lab dips, and trims from initial design to production.
Work closely with Technical Design, Product Development and Purchasing teams on ensuring product is designed to meet customer needs and the Company’s strategic pillars while adhering to development timelines and target margins.
Responsible for researching and identifying trends, new fabrications, techniques in graphics, printing and dyeing methods
Participate in fittings with a strong knowledge of construction, fit and fabrications of knits and wovens.
Must be proficient in NedGraphics to create woven patterns
Must be detail oriented, maintain calendar deadlines, and work equally well as a self-starter and in a team environment.
Participate in weekly design, development and POD meetings to ensure strong communication and alignment on all ongoing development.
Support team in preparation for major milestone meetings including line reviews, seasonal kick-offs and adoption presentations.
Collaborate with the VP of Design and designers on other product categories to ensure cohesiveness of collection.
What you bring
Minimum 5 years design experience
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design
Exceptional communication & organizational skills
Detail oriented, self-motivated and ability to prioritize tasks
Demonstrated strong proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, MS Office
Experience in PLM
Strong sense of color, print and pattern development within the brand aesthetic
Strong understanding of full cycle of design development process from concept to commercialization
Hybrid
We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.
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About Us
At Marks, we want you to experience an extraordinary career in helping to lead our brand's evolution to be Canada’s number one destination for industrial and casual apparel and footwear. As one of Canada’s leading apparel retailers, and a valued part of the Canadian Tire family of companies, Mark’s stands out for its commitment to comfort, quality and style. Mark’s is a leader in product development, innovation and quality through its assortment of industrial apparel, footwear and accessories, with strong private and exclusive brands. Join us, where there's a place for you here.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.
Accommodations
We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.