Groupe Dynamite Inc. Fashion Designer

Overview

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, publique company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary:

The Designer works under the direction of the Divisional Design Manager, and in partnership with the Product Manager, delivers a focused and inspiring assortment each season for the assigned product line.

Key responsibilities:

• Translate vision and emerging trends into the assigned product lines based on concept direction;
• Maximize sales and gross profits, minimize shuffles and unplanned markdowns (with Product Manager);
• Create and coordinate multiple pieces that aim to satisfy our clientele and corresponds to our brand image;
• Work with technical designers, patternmakers, and fit technicians to ensure our clothing corresponds to our specifics;
• Build a relationship with the Buying team that fosters development of innovative, relevant and fashion-forward designs;
• Build a relationship with the Production team that takes into consideration manufacturing limitations, yet pushes our expectations of quality, lead time and price value;
• Research and develop new fabrics, washes, trims and finishes that are within our cost constraints and elevate the brand
• Adhere to design calendar;
• Shop international and domestic market for seasonal research.

Qualifications:

• DEC or Bachelor Degree in Fashion Design;
• Minimum 7 years experience design experience;
• Detailed oriented, self-motivated;
• Good Microsoft office (Excel, Outlook, Word) skills;
• Strong color sense;
• Excellent knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop;
• Bilingual (English and French);
• Sound judgement and a good understanding of trends and the fashion apparel industry.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
  Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal's Top Employers and one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise...
No day will be like the last-we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.

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