Manager of Ladies Design – Thriftys Family of Brands

at  YM Inc

Thriftys Family of Brands is HIRING! Our brands include Bluenotes, Thriftys by Bluenotes, Aeropostale Canada, West 49 and Amnesia.
Thriftys Family of Brands has been a proudly Canadian company since 1942. Our company philosophy is all about our customers and employees feeling empowered to express their individuality and diversity through fashion – we want YOU to be YOU!
Do you want to work for a company that is a leading brand in the fashion industry? Are you an authentic, influential individual that will add energy and excitement to our growing business? Do you thrive in an environment that is hands on, fast paced and ever-changing? If you answered “Yes”, then we want to meet you!
Thriftys is hiring a Manager of Ladies Design! This is a 12-month contract position.
Position Overview
Partner with the VP of Ladies Merchandising to seasonally analyze and strategize key trends and concepts and be able to adapt those trends and concepts to all classifications to further evolve the Bluenotes brand.
Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage team in design, development and execution of all ladies’ private label commodities; provide and oversee market research, product apparel design and labeling/packaging
• Identify new and growing categories
• Identify and present key items, colour, and print directions to ensure Bluenotes is always a leader in junior fashion trends
• Research and create trend reports to provide creative direction to the buying and design teams
• Strong technical and design background in all aspects of apparel including denim
• Initiate the designs for each commodity while working with the buyer’s assortment plan/shopping list
• Direct the types of design and development required for each merchandise category including key silhouettes, trims, treatments, as well as development of print, pattern and graphic ideas from concept to production
• Partner with the Manger of QC on all garment fittings and ensure that the integrity of the design is maintained while ensuring proper fits; provide comments and artwork corrections to overseas vendors
• Team development and mentorship including performance evaluations, hiring and training of design team
• Perform other duties as required

What you need to be a successful Manager or Ladies Design with Thriftys Family of Brands:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education).
• 5+ years related experience
• Knowledge of garment construction, patterning, textiles, sewing techniques and product development life cycle
• Ability to act as liaison between many departments; excellent communication and analytic skills.
• Must be detail oriented, computer literate and to handle multiple tasks at once.

What we offer you:

• Commitment to our employees – we want you to succeed!
• Ongoing, hands-on training to help you develop your skills.
• Competitive compensation package including monthly bonus, paid sick time and benefits.
• Excellent employee discount, on top of our already great prices
• A work environment that is diverse, inclusive, encourages individuality, and is eager to hear your input and ideas.

If all of this has inspired you, let’s talk! Send us your resume today!
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thriftys is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request. We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs

• Manage team in design, development and execution of all ladies’ private label commodities; provide and oversee market research, product apparel design and labeling/packaging
• Identify new and growing categories
• Identify and present key items, colour, and print directions to ensure Bluenotes is always a leader in junior fashion trends
• Research and create trend reports to provide creative direction to the buying and design teams
• Strong technical and design background in all aspects of apparel including denim
• Initiate the designs for each commodity while working with the buyer’s assortment plan/shopping list
• Direct the types of design and development required for each merchandise category including key silhouettes, trims, treatments, as well as development of print, pattern and graphic ideas from concept to production
• Partner with the Manger of QC on all garment fittings and ensure that the integrity of the design is maintained while ensuring proper fits; provide comments and artwork corrections to overseas vendors
• Team development and mentorship including performance evaluations, hiring and training of design team
• Perform other duties as require