Designer (Apparel)
$60,000–$65,000 year
On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Design seasonal apparel collections across men's, women's, youth, and kids categories by developing innovative concepts, color palettes, and garment designs that align with customer objectives and brand positioning. Create original artwork, including detailed Illustrator flats and technical sketches, while researching fashion, color, and fabrication trends to inspire seasonal product direction. Partner with Product Development, Merchandising, Sales, and Licensing teams to manage seasonal calendars, review development samples, and support revisions based on feedback. Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and licensing requirements while maintaining organized digital files and meeting seasonal milestones.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, or a related field
- 3–5+ years of apparel design experience within wholesale, licensed products, or private label
- Strong portfolio demonstrating apparel design, graphics, color development, and trend interpretation
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
- Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, washes, and manufacturing processes
- Excellent illustration, color, typography, and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Highly collaborative with exceptional attention to detail
- Full-time, on-site position based in Toronto, Ontario
- Ability to manage multiple seasonal calendars and shifting priorities
- Occasional overtime may be required during seasonal development and customer presentation periods
- Occasional travel for customer meetings, trend research, market visits, trade shows, or vendor collaboration may be required
Desired Qualifications
- Experience designing for Canadian mass retail, specialty retail, or department stores
- Experience working with licensed consumer brands
- Experience with PLM systems and digital product management tools
- Knowledge of print production and embellishment techniques
- Experience working directly with overseas factories and vendor partners
- Familiarity with sustainable materials and responsible product development practices
- Adobe InDesign
- Microsoft Office Suite
- CAD illustration
- Technical flats
- Color development
- Trend forecasting
- Digital presentation software
- Creative Vision
- Trend Forecasting
- Apparel Design Expertise
- Commercial Product Development
- Brand Storytelling
- Customer Focus
- Collaboration
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Presentation Skills
- Innovation
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