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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.
Technical Designer; Merchandising
Role Summary
Produces Tech-Packs showing garment engineering for each of the styles to be produced in order for the samples to be executable. Submits complete Tech-Packs within the prescribed timeline by working in collaboration with Designers and Category Managers.
Critical Functions
Collection Design and Creation
- Creates domestic and import Tech-Packs.
- Sketches styles using Illustrator.
- Requests all fabric and style numbers for import and domestic.
- Prepares all Tech-Packs for hand-offs to Import Coordinators.
- Prepares packages to be sent to our factories.
- Prepares color card.
- Prepares all original samples to be sent.
- Prepares the copies to be sent to the factory and for Import Coordinators.
- Files all documents.
- Fabric follow-up, initial price, sampling, trim, etc. with vendor (necessary information to start the concept/collection).
- Works with Designer to create, execute and maintain collection boards (Illustrator & InDesign). Ensures all documents are up to date.
- Researches trims, special construction of a garment, embroideries if needed and provides trend ideas to the Designer.
- Measures original samples when needed.
- Creates initial specs when needed.
- Comments on proto samples when needed.
- Participates in fittings when needed.
Additional Responsibilities
- Adheres to all new and existing Company policies and procedures (i.e. Loss Prevention, Health & Safety and Human Resources).
Requirements
- Fashion Design diploma
- 3 to 5 years experience in a similar position
- Strong knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
- Strong knowledge of fabrics and trims
- Knowledge of measurements and specifications for garments
- Garment engineering knowledge
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Fashion flair
- Attention to details
- Creativity
- Bilingualism
Working Conditions and Environment
- This is a full-time position.
- Works in a standing/walking/sitting position.
- Required to travel in the region, including out of town.
Laura Canada is a family-owned retailer housing two iconic women’s fashion apparel brands, Laura and Melanie Lyne. Based in Laval, Quebec, we design, produce, market and sell our fashion collections across Canada.
We proudly employ over 2,000 dedicated team members and operate more than 140 retail store locations as well as operating laura.ca and melanielyne.com.
We attribute our success to the unwavering commitment of our teams 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.
