Textile Graphic Designer

at  Groupe Dynamite Inc

TEXTILE GRAPHIC DESIGN

Groupe Dynamite is a leading fashion digital retailer with two brands at the heart of our success, Garage and Dynamite. With over 300 stores in Canada and the U.S., and more than 4,000 people, we have been making our mark on fashion since 1975.
Our core strengths are rooted in our team, our innovation and our customers. We are proud to hire and retain aspirational leaders who are driven to achieve great things and are recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit.
Summary:
As a Graphic Designer, Prints/Textiles, you are responsible for creating prints, maintaining aesthetic consistency and color accuracy for all of the brand’s products. You build brand integrity on a seasonal basis, maximize consumer trust and reduce quality costs. The designer in this role must be driven by process and structure, seeking inspiration and will be a key person in aligning the workflow with the overall color and pattern intention.

Main Responsibilities:

• Carry out research, identify and present the main printed ideas in accordance with the concept for each of the “lifestyles”;
• From an image or sketch, create print mockups, options and artistic montages for each “lifestyle” collection following the color range;
• Present the latest printed patterns and color options to contribute to different fashion capsules and emerging trends;
• Create a range of original graphics to enrich the collections; slogan, illustrations, digital printing of images;
• Meet original print studios and attend the launch of their new collections to stay informed about emerging trends;
• Manage the different production schedules for each fabric, timelines and turnaround times for print prototypes
• Write all technical files precisely; develop and gather information both for the design team and for delivery to suppliers
• Ensure sustained follow-up with various collaborators within the team as well as with external manufacturers;
• Maintain the brand image in line with the seasonal concepts developed by management and thus maximize consumer confidence;
• Focus on improving internal processes in research and creation, integrate new working techniques by actively participating in them

Qualifications:

• University degree in Textile Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design or similar
• Experience as a Graphic Designer with a textile/fashion specialization
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite design software; Illustrator and Photoshop
• Excellent knowledge of color theory, textile construction and specific properties of textile materials
• Attention to detail and ability to create complex original prints
• Great sense of aesthetics, interest and knowledge of the major fashion trends of the moment
• Ability to work in a team, under short deadlines and manage several projects simultaneously
• Clear, proactive and collaborative communication with all partners
• Knowledge of different textile printing processes
• Passion for illustration and various art media
• Creativity, curiosity and artistic sensitivity

Over and above a competitive salary and bonus plan, registered retirement savings, and flexible group insurance with personalised coverage that meets your needs, you will be at the forefront of a growing organisation that understands the importance of investing in people.
You and your family can enjoy our employee discount at Garage and Dynamite, private sample sales throughout the year and many other exciting perks, including a very flexible vacation program.
Our promise…
No day will be like the last - we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.
Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.

• Carry out research, identify and present the main printed ideas in accordance with the concept for each of the “lifestyles”;
• From an image or sketch, create print mockups, options and artistic montages for each “lifestyle” collection following the color range;
• Present the latest printed patterns and color options to contribute to different fashion capsules and emerging trends;
• Create a range of original graphics to enrich the collections; slogan, illustrations, digital printing of images;
• Meet original print studios and attend the launch of their new collections to stay informed about emerging trends;
• Manage the different production schedules for each fabric, timelines and turnaround times for print prototypes
• Write all technical files precisely; develop and gather information both for the design team and for delivery to suppliers
• Ensure sustained follow-up with various collaborators within the team as well as with external manufacturers;
• Maintain the brand image in line with the seasonal concepts developed by management and thus maximize consumer confidence;
• Focus on improving internal processes in research and creation, integrate new working techniques by actively participating in the