About

• Overview
• Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public 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 Design team is looking for a Senior Designer, to be responsible for ensuring the best creations for their commodity, and always staying abreast of new trends and markets to best serve all customer needs.

Main Responsibilities

• Translate vision and emerging trends into the assigned product lines based on concept direction;
• Maximize sales and gross profits and 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 the 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, Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design;
• 10+ years of design experience;
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated;
• Good Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) skills;
• Strong color sense;
• Excellent knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop;
• Bilingualism (French or English) is required for daily communication with suppliers, employees, and stakeholders, both within and outside of Quebec;
• Sound judgment 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.
• Business address: 5592 Ferrier Street, Montréal, Quebec, H4P 1M2Location of work: 5592 Ferrier Street, Montréal, Quebec, H4P 1M2Wage range: $80,000 to $120,000Terms of employment: Permanent, full-timeContact information: 514-733-3962, talent@dynamite.caHiring for 2 job vacancies.
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