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Reitmans

Runs Canadian clothing chains for women and men

Accessories Designer

Industrial DesignUpdated on Nov 7
Full-timeMontreal, QC, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience in fashion or accessories design, ideally in handbags, leather goods or winter accessories.
  • Strong product and style sense, attention to detail, and appreciation of materials, craftsmanship and quality.
  • Ability to translate creative ideas into sketches, technical packages and detailed specification sheets.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and interest in artificial intelligence-powered creative tools.
  • Understanding of product development, materials, manufacturing techniques and supplier collaboration.
  • Ability to communicate in French and English to collaborate with suppliers and partners outside Canada.
  • Ability to collaborate with different teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop women's and men's accessory collections, including handbags, leather goods and winter accessories, emphasizing style, quality and versatility.
  • Propose new ideas, refined details and aesthetics to help define the brand's accessories identity.
  • Create sketches, technical packages and specification sheets to support product development from concept through production.
  • Collaborate with the senior designer, buying team and suppliers throughout product development, sampling and approvals.
  • Research trends, materials, colors, finishes and market innovations to create current, distinctive collections.
  • Explore new creative methods, including artificial intelligence tools, to enrich the creative process and evolve working methods.
  • Ensure accessories harmonize with women's and men's apparel collections and reflect the brand identity.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in handbag, leather goods or winter accessories design.

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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