Senior Fashion Designer

RGA Leatherworks has been designing accessories for major brands and retailers since 1995. Known for our creative development and our commitment to client service, we have established ourselves as a prominent and reliable supplier of small leather goods to both major and independent retailers across North America. We place the emphasis directly on the product. Aiming to design compelling and unique items with a focus on value. We pride ourselves on being partners with our retail counterparts, working together to fill the whitespace, with products and brands the end consumer cannot find elsewhere. Our company develops both branded and private label programs and specializes in designing bags, belts, wallets, and gift sets. We have experienced significant growth and diversified our product offering to also include luggage, and travel and security accessories. 

Website: http://www.rgaleatherworks.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=25&Itemid=146

Job Details:

Position: Senior Fashion Designer

Number of vacancies: 1 (one)

Hourly Wage: CAD $43.27

Benefits: Extended Health Care, Vison, Dental, Drug, and Health Spending

Working hours per week: 37.5

Type of offer: Permanent | Full-time

Work Location:1660 North Service road E Unit 110, Oakville, ON L6H 7G3

*Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Job Duties:  

• Developing several product lines at varying market tiers simultaneously from conception to final production.
• Starting with Initial Cad/Concepts, supporting portfolio-based creative design
• Potential travel to US for trend analysis and market research
• Work with factories to develop final and approved simples which includes:

1. coordinate samples,
2. revise prototypes,
3. approve production samples,
4. work with overseas manufacturers.

• Designing new packaging in a functional and suitable way when necessary
• Review and approve final production of all product
• Liaise with Major Brand Licensors in regards to:
  1. Concept Approval
  2. Sample Approval
  3. Marketing Initiatives

• Develop specs
  1. spec sheets,
  2. measurements,
  3. materials instructions,
  4. color specs,
  5. packaging specs,
  6. manufacturing notes.

• Select appropriate factories/source as needed
• Cost negotiating to achieve desired price point and margin structure
• Work with purchasing department regarding the design
• Assist sales with marketing materials such as line sheets, catalogs, brochures etc.
• Attend to regular meetings 

Work Conditions:

• Fast paced
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours  

Experience and specialization

• Secondary (High) school graduation certificate
• 5 (five) years or more as design experience in accessories, footwear and jewellery
• Language: English
• Art or fashion Retail knowledge and product or technical development experience
• Design/Brand/Development Management experience
• Excellent Adobe Illustrator & Adobe Photoshop skills for Technical Design
• Knowledge of packaging
• Keen eye for designing/developing and modifying designs-
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and initiative skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize,  
• Excellent time management and project skills,
• Must work well in a fast paced,
• Deadline driven environment
• Detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision
• Motivated self-starter and team player
• Flexible to work overtime when required
• Accurate
• Team player
• Client focus

Send your resume to: THawkins@rgaleatherworks.com

Please add a copy of portfolio or relevant work examples.

Thank you!

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