Textile Graphic 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.

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.

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

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.

• 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