Job Description
Job description
Company DescriptionJoin our team to achieve your full career potential! We are proactive, outside the box thinkers and doers who stop at nothing to make the iconic Laura and Melanie Lyne brands shine! Privately owned and based in Laval, Quebec, with a strong vision for innovation and optimizing the employee and client experiences, we continue to help generations of Canadian women to look and feel their best.Job DescriptionAs the Designer, you will contribute to Laura’s success by researching trends and conceptualizing merchant product assortments while ensuring that all elements in style are executable (the right fabric for the right style) and deliverable on time.How will you support the team?Achieve all key financial objectives established in the seasonal budget.Research trend-right fabrics, stylings, colors and trims on an ongoing basis through store visits, magazines, trade shows, and trend services.Travel to different destinations (North America and overseas).Interpret trends by styling for our target customer and present them to the Category Manager/Buyer and Vice-President of Merchandising.Prepare and present monthly styling through boards, magazine cuttings, pictures, fabric swatches and trims to Category Manager/Buyer and Vice-President of Merchandising.Review seasonal architecture with Category Manager/Buyer.Conceptualize the assortment and styles, and meet Category Manager's/Buyer’s guidelines.Work with Production Team and local fabric agents to select and secure desirable fabrics that will result in optimal value and will allow for the execution of the assortment conceptualized with the Category Manager/Buyer.Collaborate with Production and Merchandising Teams to turn a vision into a merchant product that can be interpreted and executed, and that adheres to customer expectations and business criteria (right fabrics, right prices).Review and confirm sketches with Category Manager/Buyer to ensure sketches are according to styles and initial vision, and seek Category Manager’s/Buyer’s approval to set sampling in motion.Attend fit sessions as required.QualificationsThe people who thrive with us have/are:Fashion Design diploma10 years of experience in product development or fashion designExperience with Adobe IllustratorFabric and trim knowledgeStrong knowledge of textiles and textile structureImport knowledgeGreat fashion flairCreativeDetail oriented and highly organizedDon't miss this opportunity to join an exceptional team!Additional InformationLaura Canada is an iconic and innovative family-owned retailer housing two leading women’s fashion apparel brands, Laura and Melanie Lyne. Based in Laval, Quebec, we design, produce, market and distribute quality apparel across Canada. We proudly employ over 2,000 dedicated team members and operate more than 140 locations and two online stores. We attribute our success to the unwavering commitment of our team to delivering outstanding customer experiences while embodying our shared values of integrity, respect, teamwork, performance, and passion.At Laura Canada, we believe that delivering an outstanding customer experience is driven by our commitment to an outstanding employee experience.BenefitsWe are committed to helping you reach your full potential., Room to GrowAt Laura Canada, training & professional development are a top priority. We invest in our employees by offering a wide range of training programs–from IT to language training. We prioritize helping you achieve your professional goals by helping you build your strengths & develop your talents through coaching. We are dedicated to keeping our employees engaged by offering internal advancement opportunities., An Inspiring Workplace
It’s no secret that a friendly & positive work environment is crucial for well-being and a happy sense of belonging. Regular team building activities & lunches, a Halloween celebration, and an annual summer picnic are some of the many events organized to promote a passionate, creative & diverse company culture., Work-Life Balance
We believe that a healthy work-life balance is the key to success, which is why your quality of life is our first priority. Recharge your batteries with paid vacation time & floater days. Enjoy our summer hours (half-day Fridays), and get to leave an hour early on Fridays the rest of the year. You even have the option of taking a leave of absence if you ever need to. We make your life simpler by offering free parking, discounted dry cleaning pick-up and seasonal tire change services at our head office., Recognition
Hard work & dedication never goes unnoticed. Every employee enjoys a 50% off discount card valid on all Laura & Melanie Lyne styles. Benefit from our employee referral program, offering a significant monetary reward for the right candidate. Every month, a sizable gift card is awarded to an employee nominated by their peers–a person who has shown an admirable display of teamwork. We also offer a gift to celebrate employees who reach an important career milestone., Health & Well-Being
We encourage you to take care of yourself–both mentally & physically–because when you feel well, you do well. We offer group insurance for your medical & dental needs; RRSP contributions so you can plan for the future; paid sick days for when you’re feeling under the weather; and a discounted gym membership at Goodlife Fitness (Énergie Cardio) to maintain a healthy body & mind.,
