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International Fashions

Located in the port city of Vancouver, Canada, we have satellite offices in Montreal and Toronto, and employ over 60 in-house staff within administration, design, marketing, and distribution hubs. Many of these employees have been with the company for over 15 years, showing our pride in the highest level of worker satisfaction. “Our people are our most valuable resource.” Our head office in Vancouver has a full-time Designer position available.

Designer - Summary of Responsibilities
Development of clothing line from inception of ideas to production; communication with design director on seasonal concepts; collecting trend info through retail store analysis, magazine & trade papers, internet, etc; conducting seasonal meetings with sales manager through story board and verbal presentations; communication with overseas factories to initiate sampling in a timely manner to meet line release deadlines; international travel will be required.

Organizational Responsibilities
 Research trends through travel, forecasting services, internet, magazines, and determine themes for each season.
 Develop product including sketches, specs, and style details
 Work closely with suppliers through bi-annual overseas meetings to determine factory capabilities, source new developments, ensure quality control, etc.
 Manage / delegate to assistant various duties; maintain communication through consistent follow-up, appropriate deadlines, etc….
 Organize & conduct seasonal ‘brainstorm’ sessions with design director, sales manager & design team
 Communicate with factories through daily follow up on sample style details, delivery deadlines, yarn & fabric sourcing, etc.
 Develop detailed artwork for embroidery, prints, stripes, and embellishment where necessary, using company approved software applications.
 Assist design director in providing concepts for private label customers (ie. adapting key trends to meet specific client needs).
 Plan time & action calendar for upcoming season by providing detailed timeline for design team, suppliers, reps, etc. to follow.

Requirements
 EDUCATION Minimum
- Degree or Diploma in Fashion Designing/Merchandising

 KNOWLEDGE Minimum
- Solid understanding of garment construction and specs is a must, preferably with background in the knitwear area
- Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator or comparable program.
- Intermediate skills in basic desktop applications (Excel, MS Office, Outlook, Internet).

 EXPERIENCE Minimum
- 1-3 years experience in design
Preferred
- Background in knit area of design.

 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Strong eye for color & style trends, as well as the ability to interpret them to meet specific customers needs
- Detail oriented and organized
- Self motivated, some managerial experience is an asset.
- Good command of the English language
- Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written)

Candidates should apply in writing via fax or email to:
Human Resources Director
International Fashions
8680 Cambie Street
Vancouver, BC V6P 6M9

Fax: 604-688-2417
Email: humanresources@ifashions.ca

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