Job Description

Title: Senior Product Developer -

Fashion Accessories

Product: Hard Goods & Soft Goods

Reporting to: VP of Product Development

E-portfolio is a must*

OVERVIEW

Industry's leading accessories manufacturer is looking for an exceptionally creative product developer with a great sense of fashion, an individual with great attention to detail and ability to apply their design skills on product design creation and development for various accessories.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a leader in the Design Department, you will be responsible for creating programs for our growing retail channels. This role requires strong creative vision, leadership, excellent communication, and technical expertise in design software. Lead and mentor other Designers providing guidance on design techniques, project management and current trends. With your leadership contribution to this role, you will belong to a fun, creative, business goal oriented team.

THE JOB

Highly focused on trending - fashion and social

A deep understanding of fashion trends, consumer behavior, and the commercial aspects of the fashion industry.

Culturally sensitive, aware of latest social media fashion trends

Ability to recognize and accurately interpret trends into design

Collaborating with marketing team to ensure designs align with brand identity, market demands, and price targets

Manage design timelines and budgets, ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and meet deadlines

Extensive knowledge in product sourcing and product development from raw materials to finished product of fashion accessories - soft and hard goods

Ability to create complex print ready artwork for printing using Illustrator and Photoshop

Creation and execution of detailed spec package to send to overseas factories which include material information, sketches, print artwork

Communicating with overseas factories at a regular basis to ensure proper development sample standards are met

Create, manage and maintain costing files

Create fluid collections with a mix of various accessories for various national brands and private label brands

Outstanding communication and presentation skills

Work with China team to ensure all sourcing is within timeline

Challenge the status quo by constantly identifying areas for improvement

Travel to domestic and international for market research and trending

Required experiences:

6+ years experience in design and accessory construction

Experience in Travel Accessories or Home Goods is an asset

Post-secondary education in Fashion Design or Graphic Design

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with various teams and convey ideas effectively.

Ability to multi-task

Organizational and time management skills required

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match
Application question(s):

Do you have a post-secondary education in Fashion Design or Graphic Design?
Experience:

Design and accessory construction : 6 years (preferred)
Location:

Oakville, ON L6J 7Z2 (preferred)
Work Location: In person