Lead Fashion Designer

Lead Fashion Designer

At RCL - Reitmans (Canada) Limited, we live and breathe fashion and customer experience every day. We believe that fashion is about more than just style — it's about empowering our customers with the confidence to shine when it matters most. Whether through bold ideas at the design table or seamless experiences in our stores and digital channels, our goal is to create unforgettable moments. With a strong portfolio of brands and a passionate, creative team, we constantly reimagine what's possible in fashion retail.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Fashion Design, menswear for the RW&CO. brand, the Lead Fashion Designer manages the development of our Menswear collection from concept to delivery, by creating and executing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales. You ensure the timely execution of each stage in the design process through your leadership of a design team. You will leverage your deep understanding of fashion trends, your solid artistic background, and your capability to shape our RW&CO. menswear brand aesthetic in line with our brand positioning strategic objectives.

What you will do:

• Support your leaders by defining seasonal trends for target market.
• Inspire, coach, and develop a talented team of designers.
• Within your category, bring forward your ideas on how to bring the latest trends to life for our customers.
• Collaborate on the creation of artwork and determine seasonal color cards.
• Work in partnership with the technical design team and provide insight on drawings.
• Manage all aspects of presentation from boards to prototypes to the articulation of ideas and market direction.
• Attend fittings to ensure the garments fit as well as it looks.

Qualifications

Who you are:

• College diploma in Fashion Design.
• 8 years + of related experience, in fashion design.
• Excellent Illustrator knowledge.
• Comfortable presenting ideas in front of key stakeholders.
• Excellent fashion sense and knack for originality and creativity.

Additional Information

What sets us apart:

• Ultimate flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work environment that ensures the perfect balance between work and personal life.
• Well-being first: Access a comprehensive benefits program designed to take care of you.
• Flexible time off: Paid leave, sick days, and vacation time to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Exclusive discounts: Enjoy 50% off regular-priced items from Penningtons, Reitmans, and RW&CO.
• Referral rewards: Refer friends and earn a bonus for helping us grow our talented team.
• Growth opportunities: Annual bonuses, career advancement, and tuition reimbursement to help you reach your professional goals.

Total rewards are aligned with your employment status, offering different perks depending on whether you're full-time, part-time, or under contract.

If this inspires you…let's talk. Send us your resume today!

By the way, did you know that RCL - Reitmans (Canada) Limited has several hundreds of stores all across Canada and three fashion apparel banners? Get ready to join the Canadian fashion retail icon, with a great success story where you can have a voice and make a real difference.

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Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities, and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for providing an accessible candidate experience.

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