Director of Ladies' Apparel Design

4 weeks ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Centric Brands Full time
Join Our Team as a Director, Design

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets, and sells high-quality products in the Kids, Men's and Women's apparel, Accessories, Beauty, and Entertainment categories. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director, Design to join our growing team in Montreal.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design for ladies' apparel, including knits, wovens, sweaters, bottoms, and lightweight outerwear
  • Lead a team of designers and graphic designers to build each season's collections
  • Build a cohesive assortment and ensure each product delivers on brand aesthetic
  • Research and identify fabric, yarn, and trim trends
  • Travel to relevant markets and retail landscapes to identify appropriate style development
  • Research online, trend services, retail, and prepare mood presentation boards
  • Interpret business sales trends and incorporate for the upcoming season
  • In partnership with the design team, create style concept boards for each area of responsibility, showing silhouette and color, fabric, print, and pattern
  • Identify product opportunities to capitalize on opportunities
  • Partner with sourcing to build-out product that fits our quality and costing targets
  • Lead fit sessions in partnership with the tech team
  • Partner with graphic designers to develop screen prints, plaids, and all-over prints
  • Collaborate with brand owners on packaging requirements
  • Help guide designers to create detailed technical drawings and color cads using Adobe Illustrator
  • Review all sample comments, fabric/lab dips approval with designers
  • Ensure all design timelines are met and product is on track meeting calendar deadlines
  • Knowledge of creating styles and tech packs in PLM
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in fashion or college degree in fashion design
  • 8+ years of related experience in ladies' apparel design
  • Costco experience is a strong asset
  • Excellent understanding of the contemporary and lifestyle markets on a global scale
  • Excellent understanding of knits, wovens, sweaters, bottoms, and lightweight outerwear
  • A dedication to quality and sustainability
  • Ability to take ownership and be accountable
  • Ability to take direction and be coachable and adaptable
  • Ability to inspire and confidently campaign for ideas and proposals
  • Thorough understanding of apparel constructions, materials, costing, and processes
  • Highly motivated, creative, and enthusiastic
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
  • Ability to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners and drive towards shared success and outcomes
  • Hands-on experience leading teams and developing design talent
  • Bilingual (French/English)
  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and MS Office Suite
  • Knowledge of PLM is an asset
  • Experience in creating technical drawings, CAD, and illustrations

Centric Brands Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

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