Designer, Fashion

About This Role

Designing seasonal fashion collections is the core of this role, which involves translating trends and customer insights into commercially compelling products. You will work closely with merchandising and other partners to bring the brand's vision to life, from initial concept to final execution.

Responsibilities

• Design seasonal assortments that express the RW&CO. aesthetic while responding to the customer and the business
• Translate global fashion, cultural, and consumer influences into relevant design ideas, silhouettes, color stories, fabrics, and details
• Develop sketches, garment concepts, and design packages that clearly communicate creative intent
• Bring a clear point of view to fittings and collection reviews, refining proportion, construction, fit, and finishing
• Partner closely with Merchandising to balance creative vision, customer relevance, and commercial opportunity
• Use customer response, competitive intelligence, and hindsight to continuously elevate future collections
• Explore new ideas, materials, and opportunities that move the assortment and the brand forward
• Own the creative execution of assigned categories, ensuring consistency with the seasonal vision and brand direction

Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in Fashion Design or a related field
• 3
• 5 years of relevant fashion design experience
• A refined fashion sensibility with a strong understanding of silhouette, proportion, color, fabric, and garment construction
• A natural curiosity for fashion, culture, and emerging trends, with the ability to interpret influences through the RW&CO. brand lens
• Experience developing sketches, garment concepts, design packages, and presentation materials, with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to bring a creative vision to life through close partnership with Merchandising and key partners, from initial concept through final execution
• Bilingualism in French and English, as the role involves regular communication with partners outside Quebec

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Comprehensive benefits program
• Paid leave, sick days, and vacation time
• 50% off regular-priced items from PENN. Penningtons, Reitmans, and RW&CO.
• Referral bonus for helping us grow our talented team
• Annual bonuses
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement

About the Company

RCL - Reitmans Canada Limited has been part of Canada's fashion landscape since 1926, elevating its iconic brands Reitmans, RW&CO, and PENN. Penningtons. The company's vision is to empower Canadians to live confidently, creating collections of uncompromising style and quality for all. With close to 400 stores nationwide, RCL offers an exceptional customer experience.