Design and Development Assistant

**KARBON - WHO WE ARE**

Since 1982, Schure Sports Inc. has been making waves in the sports apparel industry. A wholly Canadian owned company that prides itself on providing the winter sports and athletic apparel markets with exceptional products and services.

With the launch of KARBON in 1997, Schure Sports’ focus has been to create a progressive, exciting apparel brand that meets the stringent demands of world class athletes and provides outstanding value to everyday enthusiasts of the activities we cater to.

Since our inception, Karbon has been the official supplier to 15 Olympic and International Sport Organizations around the world. Athletes from Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Slovenia, and Chile have competed in 13 of the 15 sports at the Winter Olympic Games wearing our gear. This has provided global exposure for Karbon, and has enabled a feedback loop whereby we glean invaluable insight that allows us to continually evolve our designs. Our ongoing commitment to athletes at all levels continues to illustrate our pedigree and authenticity as a brand.

Karbon products are designed and built to offer next level comfort, performance, elemental protection and style to all who use and depend on our gear.

Design and Development Assistant

As the Design & Development Assistant, you support the Product Creation Team in their quest to consistently deliver the best possible product to market. We are a small, dedicated and talented team that works on all aspects of product creation from materials development, to product design, to line management, to colour and beyond.

A technical background, an aptitude for teamwork/collaboration, strong communication skills and a drive for detail and accuracy will be key to success in this position.

This position will be full time permanent (pending successful completion of probationary period) and will report to Sr. Product Design and Development Manager. This role will be based out of the Karbon Head Office in Concord, Ontario, and is performed primarily on site.

CORE ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist the Product Creation Team with all aspects of product development, including the creation and maintenance of tech packs, product specs and other documentation
- Review & measure samples at all stages of development, recording notes according to design, fit workmanship, and general quality specifications
- Establish and manage a system for organization and tracking of samples (current and archive)
- Organizing Design/Development resources and reference materials (materials libraries, fabric hangers & trims books from vendors, etc)
- Support with logístical coordination involved in the development process
- Communicate regularly with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of samples (including both full garments and materials, parts & components)
- Assist in creation of assets and collateral materials for various presentations and meetings
- Other tasks and duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Graduate with College/University education, 1 to 2 year experience in Apparel Design and Development/ Manufacturing / Merchandising
- Strong knowledge of technical garment construction & materials, fit, features and function
- Experience with offshore development, manufacturing and vendor communications would be an asset

CHARACTERISTICS
- Ability to work both independently and take direction
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent organizational & time management skills
- Teamwork and collaboration oriented
- Detail and accuracy driven
- Reliable, approachable, and flexible with a positive attitude
- Participation in winter sport activities that our products are built for would be an asset

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. If you are unsuccessful, please accept our appreciation for your interest. Remuneration based on experience. Please, no phone calls.

Pay: From $43,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person