Product Development Associate

6 months ago

Concord, Canada Grafton Apparel (Tip Top, George Richards and Mr. Big & Tall) Full time

Grafton Apparel believes everyone deserves to look great We fit your body, your budget, your style and with the confidence you get when you look and feel great

Grafton Apparel Ltd., owner and operator of Tip Top, George Richards & Mr. Big & Tall Menswear is a Canadian company that has been in business for over 100 years. Taking its strength from over a century of heritage, today Grafton Apparel remains committed to the retail clothing industry by responding to the ever changing demands of the market. Not only do we understand the needs of our customers, we understand the needs of our people too We are truly committed to both our employees and our customers - a company that you will be proud to work for. Come join the team at Grafton Apparel where we are always looking for motivated, collaborative and product-driven individuals who are passionate about fashion and looking to grow and develop within our company.

**Job Summary**:
**Please note: This is a paid 6 month coop/internship opportunity with the possibility of becoming a permanent role**

**What you will do in this role**:

- Assist the Associate Manager of Product Development in developing seasonal product strategies aligned to Merchant vision
- Assist in conducting market research to identify consumer trends, competitor products, and market opportunities
- Research, monitor & communicate industry trends
- Complete comparative market shops to identify key items, trends, color, and sizing
- Assist in the creation of seasonal trend presentations to give direction to the merchant teams
- Update and communicate the development calendars to merchants and vendors
- Publish seasonal assortment plans & departmental line lists by store group
- Develop and maintain fit standards by brand & commodities
- Liaise with vendors to ensure that are standard for fit and quality are upheld
- Track & record progress of private label styles throughout season to ensure that vendors are adhering to development calendars
- Ensure that brand standard and details are consistent throughout commodities
- Develop in-store merchandising plans, including fixture and product placement, to ensure a coherent vision, or POV [Point of View] message is evident
- Develop and maintain packaging standards by brand

**Your Qualifications Include**:

- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in apparel production, fashion, or a related field
- Passion for fashion and a keen interest in product development
- Technical knowledge of fabrics, fit and construction in menswear
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and consumer insights
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to use Creative Suite programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)

**Job Type**: Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 6 months

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Concord, ON L4K 5C1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Concord, ON L4K 5C1

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