Junior Fashion Designer

at  Groupe Dynamite Inc

Overview:
Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, privately held house 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 Junior Designer to be responsible for supporting design development for your lifestyle and Brand and always staying abreast of trends and product novelty to increase style options.
You will be involved in our ongoing transformation from a traditional brick & mortar retailer, to an omni-channel leader and tech-first fashion disruptor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• DEC in Fashion Design or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design;
• A minimum of three (3) years of design experience;
• Detailed oriented, self-motivated;
• Good Microsoft office skills;
• Excellent knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop;
• Sound judgement and a good understanding of trends and the garment industry;
• Available to travel (if necessary);
• Bilingual: French & English (written and spoken).

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.

• Create styles for specific COE/ collections increasing options to the vision/brief for lifestyle;
• Participate in trend ideas and product novelty;
• Participate in developing best in class samples(3D) to support lifestyle;
• Keep on top of development calendar and approvals, support each collection;
• Update development linesheet;
• Train in 3D design;
• Participate in style ideas for specific commodity while learning C-41 and deliverables.