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Reitmans

Runs Canadian clothing chains for women and men

Designer: Knits

Industrial DesignPosted on Nov 7
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in fashion design, ideally in knits, knitwear, or related apparel categories.
  • A strong eye for product, colour, fabric, fit, and collection details.
  • Strong technical design skills, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and technical package development.
  • Understanding of garment construction, fabrics, fit, and the product development process.
  • Ability to communicate in French and English to collaborate with suppliers and partners outside Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Create and develop men's and women's knitwear collections that balance style, versatility, quality, and commercial appeal.
  • Build cohesive collections that complement the full RW&CO wardrobe and reflect the evolving brand vision.
  • Bring fresh ideas, thoughtful details, and a refined aesthetic to essential and fashion-forward pieces.
  • Develop sketches, technical packages, specifications, and product details, guiding designs from concept through development.
  • Research silhouettes, fabrics, colours, textures, and market trends to inspire relevant and distinctive collections.
  • Partner closely with the Senior Designer, Buying team, and vendors to ensure strong product execution in a fast-moving, high-volume category.
  • Explore new creative approaches, including AI-powered design tools, and contribute to evolving design processes and ways of working.

Desired Qualifications

  • A creative, collaborative, and adaptable mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Strong communication skills and curiosity about new design approaches, including AI-powered tools.

About the Company

Reitmans

Runs Canadian clothing chains for women and men

Reitmans sells clothing and accessories for women and men across Canada through three store brands, with separate collections for everyday wear, plus-size fashion and work-to-casual styles. Reitmans stores sell women's fashion, Penningtons dresses plus-size women, and RW&CO serves both men and women, with separate product ranges sold through each brand's stores and website. The company designs its collections in Canada and makes its money selling them in its own stores and online, where customers shop by brand for clothing and accessories across casual and work styles. Founded in 1926, Reitmans is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, and its shares trade on Canada's TSX Venture Exchange.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1926

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