Job Description

Overview:

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montreal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary:

The Design team is looking for a Senior Designer, to be responsible for ensuring the best creations for their commodity, and always staying abreast of new trends and markets to best serve all customer needs.

Main Responsibilities:

Translate vision and emerging trends into the assigned product lines based on concept direction; Maximize sales and gross profits and minimize shuffles and unplanned markdowns (with Product Manager); Create and coordinate multiple pieces that aim to satisfy our clientele and corresponds to our brand image; Work with technical designers, patternmakers, and fit technicians to ensure our clothing corresponds to our specifics; Build a relationship with the Buying team that fosters the development of innovative, relevant and fashion-forward designs; Build a relationship with the Production team that takes into consideration manufacturing limitations, yet pushes our expectations of quality, lead time and price/value; Research and develop new fabrics, washes, trims and finishes that are within our cost constraints and elevate the brand; Adhere to design calendar; Shop international and domestic market for seasonal research.

Qualifications:

DEC, Associate or Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design; 10+ years of design experience; Detail-oriented and self-motivated; Good Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) skills; Strong color sense; Excellent knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop; Bilingualism (French or English) is required for daily communication with suppliers, employees, and stakeholders, both within and outside of Quebec; Sound judgment and a good understanding of trends and the fashion apparel industry.


At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses; A group retirement savings program with employer matching; Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs; An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite; Exclusive private sample sales; A flexible vacation policy; And more!


GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montreal's Top Employers and one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise...

No day will be like the last--we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.

Business address: 5592 Ferrier Street, Montreal, Quebec, H4P 1M2

Location of work: 5592 Ferrier Street, Montreal, Quebec, H4P 1M2

Wage range: $80,000 to $120,000

Terms of employment: Permanent, full-time

Contact information: 514-733-3962, talent@dynamite.ca

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