Menswear Designer

at  Ardene

Location Details: Head Office
PostalCode: H7X 4G8
Category: Corporate
Requisition Number: 16995-MENS-1-21-25
Date Opened: January 21, 2025
Number of Openings: 1
Job Type: Permanent
Pay Class: Full Time
Education: Some College/Certification completed
Career Level: Experienced
Who We Are:

WHO YOU ARE:

We are currently looking for a designer to join our dynamic, forward-thinking team. You are original, contemporary, creative, energetic. You live and breathe fashion and thrive when given the freedom to create from a blank canvas.
Reporting to the Apparel Director, the Menswear Designer will be responsible for the creation and development of all men designs aligned to the concept direction and the Ardene brand.

The Menswear Designer’s main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The entire product design process, including market research, commodity creation, sketching and fit;
• Developing and executing product designs that are aligned with the overall product strategy and merchandise objectives;
• Researching global markets to identify emerging trends, fabrics, techniques that are aligned with the Ardene customer and brand;
• Active participation in the concept development of product lines, in close collaboration with applicable teams (design, production, sourcing, graphics, fit);
• Participating in fit sessions and approving production elements related to design (fabric, trim, color);
• Presenting seasonal lines developed, providing relevant insight consistent with market trends and business strategy;
• Creating and overseeing design to ensure quick flow through and strong adherence to the production calendar;
• Analyzing sales, managing budgets and creating product that supports business objectives;
• Other tasks/projects as required;
• Travel as required.

• The entire product design process, including market research, commodity creation, sketching and fit;
• Developing and executing product designs that are aligned with the overall product strategy and merchandise objectives;
• Researching global markets to identify emerging trends, fabrics, techniques that are aligned with the Ardene customer and brand;
• Active participation in the concept development of product lines, in close collaboration with applicable teams (design, production, sourcing, graphics, fit);
• Participating in fit sessions and approving production elements related to design (fabric, trim, color);
• Presenting seasonal lines developed, providing relevant insight consistent with market trends and business strategy;
• Creating and overseeing design to ensure quick flow through and strong adherence to the production calendar;
• Analyzing sales, managing budgets and creating product that supports business objectives;
• Other tasks/projects as required;
• Travel as required