Product Designer

Role overview

The Product Designer, Fashion is responsible for the end-to-end design and development of fashion-focused product collections in Canada, including handbags, fashion travel bags, men's bags, lunch bags, and fashion business bags. This role combines creativity, technical expertise, and strong executional skills to deliver innovative, trend-right products that meet brand, cost, customer, and consumer expectations.

The designer must work across multiple brands and categories while maintaining the distinct DNA of each brand. Reporting to the Vice-President, Fashion and collaborating with cross-functional teams, the Product Designer, Fashion ensures the timely delivery of high-quality products that align with business objectives. The designer must also be comfortable using AI tools and platforms to amplify creativity and improve process efficiency.

Key responsibilities
Product development

• Design collections across handbags, fashion travel bags, men's bags, lunch bags, and fashion business bags tailored to each brand identity and market needs
• Create exclusive private label collections for national accounts in line with seasonal trends and customer profiles
• Design for multiple brands and categories while preserving each brand's individual DNA
• Conduct trend and market research using tools such as WGSN to identify key directions in materials, colors, silhouettes, and consumer preferences
• Leverage AI-powered platforms to enhance creative concepting
• Ensure design solutions are brand-right, commercially viable, and aligned with both creative direction and business strategy
• Align all designs with product briefs and overall business strategy defined by the Vice-President, Fashion Division
• Present seasonal concepts and product direction for review and approval
• Maintain awareness of target FOB pricing and build designs accordingly
• Understand and articulate the impact of component costs and labor to develop commercially viable products

Design execution

• Own the creation of accurate and detailed tech packs for sample development
• Review factory samples and buyer feedback, compile comments, and communicate necessary revisions, respecting the departmental processes
• Manage timelines and sample iterations from initial submission to final approval
• Organize and maintain the parts library to ensure consistency and accessibility
• Partner with the factories, Import and CRO teams, to ensure proper translation of designs into final product
• Follow the development calendar closely to meet all internal and external deadlines

Samples & showroom

• Coordinate and prepare samples and swatch cards for buyer approvals, line reviews, and national account meetings
• Assist with showroom setup for both internal reviews and customer presentations
• Manage all logistics related to sample movement

Cross-functional collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams including sales, import, design, and the China office, while respecting departmental processes and workflows
• Connected with international partner and vendors to ensure constant innovation
• Ensure a high level of innovation, quality, and feasibility throughout the product development process

Key Requirements
Education & Experience

• Diploma in design or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fashion accessories design or related field, preferably in fashion handbags

Technical skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience working on Mac OS
• Strong understanding of mass production, soft goods materials (e.g., nylon, polyester,neoprene, PU, etc.), and bag construction
• Experience with tech pack creation and managing sample development
• Familiarity with workflow management tools such as is an asset
• Comfort using AI design and trend platforms is highly desirable

Soft skills

• Strong time management and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and sharp attention to detail
• Creativity, commercial awareness, and problem-solving aptitude
• Flexible, proactive, and confident in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills across teams and cultures
• Ability to visualize the end product from early concept stages
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual (English/French) 

• Be part of a Canadian industry leader with over 70 years of expertise.
• Hybrid/remote flexibility with a 35-hour workweek.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• 5 paid personal/sick days annually.
• Dynamic, collaborative team where your creativity is valued.
• Free on-site parking.

The Holiday Group is a leading Canadian manufacturer and distributor of luggage, handbags, and fashion accessories, proudly offering collections under well-known brands such as Travelpro, Atlantic, Roots, Bench, and David Jones.

From timeless handbags to innovative travel solutions, our products are designed to combine style, function, and accessibility, and are available in major retailers and specialty boutiques across Canada.