Roots has been building a reputation for quality and service since 1973. Our success relies on our team of dedicated associates whose commitment to quality and service help position Roots as Canada's leading lifestyle brand.
In becoming a member of our team, you will enjoy a variety of rewards including an exciting fast-paced work environment, growth opportunities and incentives. Let's not forget the clothes...Roots offers a 50% shopping discount at all Corporate Stores.
ARE YOU READY TO REPRESENT THE ROOTS BRAND?
An exciting and challenging opportunity exists to become a member of the Roots Design Team.
Designer, Men’s
Nature & Scope:
The Designer’s main responsibility is to design and style a product line they are responsible for, addressing style, fabrications, fit and graphic designs. With direction from the Senior Designer, the designer will develop trend information relevant to the range, designing and managing the production of prototype samples to ensure all product deadlines are met. He/she will have the ability to translate colour, graphics and material to the product. They must be able to work closely with the buying, graphic, sourcing and technical teams to ensure our customer’s needs and aspirations are incorporated into the line.
Key Functions:
Management of his/ her area within the design team including:
·Innovating in design of collections that meets price points, Roots customer’s expectations and merchandising needs, while taking into consideration product creation timelines.
·Assist Senior Designer in providing market research, future trends, and effectively maintain a close working relationship with buying team.
·Assist Senior Designer in creating design boards, maintain all files and ensure this information is translated into development.
·Research and development of all on-going fabric, construction details and trims research that is within budget/cost range.
·Work in partnership with the technical team for approved design hand off; attend fit and prototype review sessions.
·Work with sourcing department to ensure best practices are in place for fabric sourcing, sample development and choice of vendor base to meet needs.
·Responsible for the creation of styles, while designing category collections within timeframes, cost, style and consumer objectives.
·Be able to influence and work with a variety of people from buyers to technical team to vendors.
·Assist in the presentation to the Buyer and Senior Management.
·Reports to the Senior Designer
Qualifications:
·College Degree in Fashion Design (or equivalent experience and education)
·3-5 years related experience
·Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
·Must be detail oriented, computer literate and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
·Working knowledge of Illustrator/Photoshop
We thank all applicants in advance and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. Roots is an equal opportunity employer.
Primary candidate only, no agencies please.
Reply to: hr@roots.com
