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We are seeking an exceptionally creative and experienced Senior Product Developer with a strong sense of fashion, meticulous attention to detail, and a deep understanding of the product development cycle to lead design and creation for various fashion accessories. This role requires a strong creative vision, leadership skills, and advanced technical expertise in design software. As a leader in the Design Department, you will be instrumental in creating and developing product programs for growing retail channels.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the design, creation, and execution of product programs, focusing on soft goods (e.g., aprons, oven mitts, cut and sew accessories) and hard goods (e.g., home goods, coin banks, sunglasses, luggage tags, umbrellas)
Maintain a deep focus on trending fashion (including social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest) and accurately interpret these trends into viable product designs
Develop fluid collections for various national and private label brands, ensuring a strong mix of accessories
Manage design timelines and budgets, ensuring efficient project completion and adherence to deadlines
Lead the product sourcing process, including selecting raw materials and working with new and existing overseas factories
Create, manage, and maintain costing files, demonstrating a thorough understanding of pricing to design within cost constraints and negotiate effectively with factories
Produce complex, high-quality, print-ready artwork using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, including All-Over Prints (AOP) and custom graphics
Create and execute detailed spec packages for overseas factories, including material information, technical sketches, and print artwork
Communicate regularly with overseas factories to ensure development sample standards and timelines are met
Collaborate with marketing teams to align designs with brand identity, market demands, and price targets
Manage, mentor and guide junior designers on design techniques, project management, and current trends
Travel domestically (e.g., Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal) and internationally for market research, trend analysis, competitive shopping, and factory visits
Requirements:
6+ years of professional experience in design and accessory construction, with a portfolio demonstrating expertise in soft and hard goods
Post-secondary education in Fashion Design or Graphic Design
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (10/10) and advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop (8/10)
Intermediate to Expert proficiency in Microsoft
Demonstrated knowledge of fashion trends, consumer behavior, and the commercial aspects of the fashion industry
Extensive experience in product sourcing and product development from raw materials to finished product, including managing factory communications and costing
Proven ability to recognize, interpret, and apply social media and cultural fashion trends into commercial designs
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, able to provide senior-level advice and challenge the status quo
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and international partners
Must possess a valid passport and be legally entitled to work in Canada (no work visa sponsorship is provided)
Nice to have:
Experience in Travel Accessories or Home Goods is considered an asset
Familiarity with modern collaborative tools, including ChatGPT, and an aptitude for a tech-savvy, paper-light work environment
What we offer:
High degree of creative control and the opportunity to set the vision for collections
Substantial growth in managerial and mentorship skills
Stay at the cutting edge of global fashion and retail trends, enhancing strategic forecasting abilities
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