Job Description / Duties

Role: Senior Technical Designer (NOC 5243)
Salary: $90,000 - $120,000/annum and Benefits (Extended Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) + may be eligible for bonuses and salary increases, if applicable
Hours: 45 hours/week, Full-Time, Permanent
Location of work: Aritzia Support Office (#118-611 Alexander St. Vancouver, BC, V6A 1E1)
Number of positions: 1

The Senior Technical Designer will be part of the team responsible for translating the creative vision into actional blueprints for product development. The role will execute style detail trend research, detail design, and the development of style specifications.

DETAIL TREND
To identify upcoming trends in style details
• Runway – Discover and present style detail runway trends
• Aspirational Marketplace – Discover and present style detail aspirational landscape trends
• Inspirational Marketplace – Discover and present style detail inspirational landscape trends
• Street-style – Discover and present style detail street-style trends
• Influencers – Discover and present style detail influencer trends
• Trend Forecasters – Discover and present style detail trend forecaster trends
• Tradeshows – Discover and present style detail tradeshow trends

DETAIL DESIGN
To design the style details for the line
• Secondary Fabrics – Design and select secondary fabrics for the collection
• Linings – Design and select lining fabrics for the collection
• Unlogo'd Trims – Design and select un-logoed trims for the collection

SPECIFICATIONS
To create actionable blueprints
• Technical Illustration – Develop precise technical drawings, ensuring that Creative Design vision is expertly captured
• Bill of Materials – Input accurate information on the bill of materials for all styles in the collection
• Detail Specifications – Input accurate specifications for all style details in the collection
• Product Packaging Specifications – Input accurate specifications for all product packaging including labels and stock tickets in the collection

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added or modified as required throughout the course of employment.

Qualifications / Required Skills

The Senior Technical Designer will possess the following qualifications:

• Completion of a diploma or university degree in Fashion, Textile and/or Pattern Design
• 3-5 years of experience with intimate clothing design development for a fashion apparel retailer
• Proven experience in fabric design and product development with applied understanding of graphic process and fashion cycles
• Advanced experience in developing actionable blueprints for product development and delivery
• Understands and stays current on trends and cultural influences
• Excellent communication & presentation skills – written and verbal
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross functional/departmental partners and teams
• Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000/annum and Benefits (Extended Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) + may be eligible for bonuses and salary increases, if applicable

Contact Information

Apply Now: If you are interested in an exciting career in the fashion apparel industry, please forward your cover letter, resume and portfolio, if applicable (PDF or website link) to careers@aritzia.com. PLEASE NOTE THE JOB TITLE AND WEBSITE IN THE SUBJECT LINE.

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. If you are not contacted for this position, please accept our sincere thanks and appreciation for your interest in Aritzia!

Aritzia believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have opportunity to succeed. We are committed to doing so by providing accessible employment practices. Requests for accommodation due to a disability can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and applicants are asked to make their accommodation needs known.

Employer Profile

Working at Aritzia: Aritzia’s Support Office is located on the edge of downtown Vancouver (611 Alexander St. Vancouver, BC, V6A 1E1), a city consistently recognized as one of the world’s best cities to live. Much like our boutiques, our workspace is modern and unique, and reflects our love of contemporary design. Our team consists of creative and dynamic industry professionals who love to design and promote Aritzia’s in-house brands, scope out the latest global trends, and continue learning and sharing their passion for fashion with our valued clientele – all in an environment that fosters long-term career planning and personal growth. Check us out at www.aritzia.com