Trend and Design Forecaster

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada YM Inc. Full time

Our brands include Bluenotes, Thriftys by Bluenotes, Aeropostale Canada and West 49.
Thriftys Family of Brands has been a proudly Canadian company since 1942. From day one, our roots have been firmly planted in denim. By keeping up with the latest trends throughout the decades, we have maintained our reputation as one of the top denim retailers in Canada.
Our company vision is all about our customers and employees feeling empowered to express their individuality and diversity through fashion - we want YOU to be YOU
The Apparel Designer/Trend Forecaster has a unique ability to advocate for a unified and trend right look and feel across the brand. They will use their research techniques and fashion industry knowledge to guide the merchandising teams in terms of colours, forms, shapes and patterns to provide a diverse offering of fast fashion products.

What you need to be a successful Trend and Design Forecaster with Thriftys:

- Research/Trend Forecasting: Keep abreast of industry trends using subscription-based services, social media, attending trade shows and other fashion resources. Present all research findings to the merchandising team in a weekly trend report highlighting key, hot and emerging items. Create inspiration story boards and colour pallets for each season.
- Apparel Design: Use expertise in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop to create all over prints, repeating patterns and apparel graphic designs. Design and create compelling labelling and packaging for our products.
- Time Management: You will balance your tasks with timeliness and efficiency, while demonstrating the ability to work with attention to detail and speed and urgency in a high productivity environment. Able to initiate and maintain various reports including follow up on scheduling, deliveries, and priority products.

Qualifications:
University degree or college diploma in Fashion Design

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop and working on MAC and PC is a MUST

Excellent fashion sense and passion for apparel and accessory design

Experience with a wide variety of embellishments and printing methods

Thorough knowledge of têxtiles and apparel construction

Experience trend forecasting for a junior target market is an asset

Organized and able to work under pressure with speed and urgency

Ability to work as a team and maintain a high level of professionalism

Ability to take initiative, be creative and imaginative to think outside the box

If all of this has inspired you, let’s talk Send us your resume today

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thriftys is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request. We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.



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