Assistant fashion designer Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

This position is located in Winnipeg (relocation paid)

Our client, a leading Sportswear, Athletic Apparel and Accessories manufacturer, is looking for a talented Designer to join their team! Reporting to the Design Director – Internal Brands, the Designer is responsible for the development of new designs to enhance the company’s business, market share and profitability. Based on sales data and market research, the designer forecasts future trends and helps to formulate the company’s product strategy. In line with the strategy the designer develops new collections starting with CADs and then making physical samples partnering with suppliers, manufacturers, customers, and other departments. The designer works with our clients internal teams to develop custom product for each specific brand.

Responsibilities :

• Design and develop men’s and women’s active, lifestyle, sportswear and outerwear collections for in house brands. More focus will be placed in Men’s Outerwear for this specific position, flexibility to work on various programs will be an asset.
• Create line sheets for technical design and for overseas factory use
• Create storyboards / inspiration boards for upcoming collections
• Forecast fabrication, silhouette, print, color, and trends
• Follow through from design creation to sample development
• Work with offshore vendors and manufacturers as well as internal teams to bring samples

to fruition

• Responsible for portion of collection from a design, color, intention and construction

standpoint

• Work closely with sales and production teams on an ongoing basis to ensure the designs

suit the clients, consumer, market, and end user

Requirements :

• University graduate in Fashion Arts or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience
• Must have expert knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Possesses fiber, yarn and fabric knowledge with a key emphasis on performance fabrications
• Knowledge of garment construction and fit
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Seasonal travel will be required
• Experience in Outerwear design and construction will be considered an asset