Fashion Design Assistant

We're looking for a creative, trend-obsessed Design Assistant who's ready to bring fresh ideas to the table. If you have an eye for fashion, love translating trends into product, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this could be your next move.

Working alongside our Design team, you'll help bring seasonal collections to life—from trend research and sketching to sample management and product development.

What You'll Do

• Create fashion sketches and support the development of seasonal collections.
• Research fashion trends, colors, fabrics, and silhouettes to inspire new product ideas.
• Prepare mood boards, color palettes, collection presentations, merchandising boards, and line sheets.
• Manage samples and coordinate fabric, trim, and product development follow-ups with global suppliers.
• Maintain collection boards and ensure product information and design documentation remain accurate and up to date.
• Support fittings, product reviews, and the product development process from concept to final sample.

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of experience in fashion design, product development, or a similar role.
• Diploma or degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• Strong fashion illustration skills with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
• Bilingual in English and French, with the ability to communicate effectively with global suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• A strong eye for trends, color, styling, and detail, combined with excellent organizational skills.
• A collaborative, proactive mindset and a passion for creating exceptional product.

What Sets Us Apart:

• Ultimate Flexibility*: Enjoy a hybrid work environment that ensures the perfect balance between work and personal life.
• Well-Being First: Access a comprehensive benefits program designed to take care of you.
• Flexible Time Off*: Paid leave, sick days, and vacation time to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts*: Enjoy 50% off regular-priced items from PENN. Penningtons, Reitmans, and RW&CO.
• Referral Rewards*: Refer your professional network and earn a bonus for helping us grow our talented team
• Growth opportunities*: Annual bonuses, career advancement, and tuition reimbursement to help you reach your professional goals.
• Certain conditions apply

Total rewards are aligned with your employment status, offering different perks depending on whether you're full-time, part-time, or under contract.

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone belongs. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation required throughout the recruitment process. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to support an accessible candidate's experience.

The use of Artificial Intelligence may be used for candidate screening purposes.

We thank all applicants. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

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