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Divisional design Director
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Québec Montreal, , Canada
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After 40 years in the fashion business, Groupe Dynamite Inc. has successfully launched some of the most recognizable fashion brands in Montreal, Quebec. The Company operates over 350 stores from coast to coast in Canada, United States, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia with more than 5,000 employees.
Based in our Montreal Head Office at 5592 Ferrier Street, Mont-Royal, H4P 1M2 this position of Divisional Design Director reports directly to the Senior Design Director. The key areas of responsibility of the Divisional Design Director include, without restriction:
• Communicate briefs from Senior Design Director to respective team members;
• Ensure vision and trends are translated into assigned product lines by responsible designer and design teams;
• Conduct research and global analysis to create collection look and direction;
• Oversee the development of new fabrics, washes, trims and finishes that are budget aligned and that consistently elevate the brand;
• Oversee style creation and ensure product cohesiveness;
• Partner with the Senior Design Director/Divisional Design Directors to ensure artwork process is aligned to design direction;
• Partner with merchandisers and work in close collaboration to deliver a brand aligned product;
• Ensure control-related standards and procedures are adhered to and recommend solutions for potential improvements;
• Collaborate with partners to ensure cross-functional cohesiveness in terms of production calendar timelines and procedures;
• Provide leadership and coaching of design team;
• Develop creative team under her to reach business milestones.
COMPENSATION:
• Salary range: $120,000 to $180,000 depending on experience and related qualifications;
• Bonus as per company’s policy at 35%;
• Comprehensive and complete benefits program, including medical and dental coverage, life insurance and an employer portion contribution to RRSP’s at 3% according the Groupe Dynamite policy;
• This salary is based on a 35 hours a week, day shifts.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor Degree in Fashion Design;
• Minimum of 12 to 15 years in the creation and 5 to 10 years in directing of the design process and teams;
• A minimum of 5 years of US experience and 10 years of overall experience;
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with a scaled vertical US Retailer;
• Proven experience in designing and executing successful products;
• Proven leadership abilities;
• Highly collaborative;
• Strong knowledge of formulating color palettes and product construction;
• Strong knowledge of full production cycle and impact on design;
• Strong knowledge and understanding of trends and fashion apparel industry;
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to present concepts;
• Excellent knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop;
• Knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel, Outlook, Word);
• English required and French an asset;
• Able to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Groupe Dynamite is committed to employment equity. Only retained candidates will be contacted for an interview.
For further information, please contact Nora Cerritos, Talent Advisor by phone at 514-733-3962 ext. /fax: 514-905-4196, by email at ncerritos@dynamite.ca or by mail at the business address identified below.
Groupe Dynamite is located at 5592 Ferrier Street, Mount Royal, QC, H4P1M2