Knix is looking for a dynamic Designer to own the product design process from concept to production. As an essential part of the Product Design Team, you will be responsible for R&D, sketching, fabric exploration and prototyping. This is an exciting opportunity; integral to the growth and success of the Knix Intimates collection.
About You:
You take initiative to find solutions with a resourceful approach.
You are proactive and can identify challenges while also proposing effective improvements in building and elevating products.
You provide technical direction in the development of new products.
You ensure that products meet the brand’s fit & quality standards.
You're collaborative & pursuing product excellence while meeting specification standards.
You've strong time management and can work within timelines and to meet deadlines
You’re curious about material, trim and form innovations and finding creative ways to utilize them in product enhancements
You offer newness to the design process through exploratory thinking and executing.
Above all, you’re creative, agile and inspired by Knix and our mission.
The Opportunity:
Collaborate with the Design Team to create original, innovative designs that accurately reflect our design philosophy and product roadmap.
Participate in seasonal product and concept research to identify key trends that will translate into meaningful products for our customers.
Work with Product Design, Technical Design and the Sourcing Team to observe the seasonal calendar, as it relates to the company calendar to ensure launch dates are on target.
Partner with the Textile Innovation Manager on research and performance of new fabrics, constructions and finishes.
Partner with the Merchandising Team to execute on line plans and ensure designs meet expectations and targeted price points.
Establish and execute prototype sampling information, including fabrication, trim, colour, graphic applications, style, detail, and fit requirements.
Monitor the development of prototype samples and partner with Technical Design and Sourcing to exchange ideas and ensure timely execution.
Contribute during live fittings with the Technical Design Team to perfect fit.
Travel to vendors as needed to contribute to product research and development.
Partner cross functionally with Brand Creative and Marketing to ensure strong storytelling of product and collection releases.
Present seasonal line reviews to stakeholders across the organization.
Provide product knowledge presentations on a seasonal basis to various stakeholders across the organization.
Other duties as required
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design.
7+ years of design experience including experience in intimates and swimwear.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator & Photoshop), Excel and Google Documents
Leadership skills and the ability to manage processes.
Extensive Garment construction knowledge.
A keen eye for product design and trends with an appreciation for innovation and a modern, trend-forward aesthetic.
Self-starter, driven by enhancing the consumer experience through superior product craft.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work as a team and maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Salary:
- Annual salary starting at $80,000 CAD
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design
- 7+ years of design experience including intimates and swimwear
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator & Photoshop), Excel and Google Documents
- Extensive Garment construction knowledge
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as a team
What We Do
Knix is a direct to consumer intimate apparel brand that is re-inventing intimates for real life. Through our innovative products and our engaged community, we are empowering people everywhere to be unapologetically free. We involve our customers every step of the way and by listening and iterating, we are creating intimate apparel that you'll love to live in. We currently sell a broad array of products including underwear, bras, tanks, t-shirts and loungewear. Launched in 2013, we are one of the fastest growing companies in Canada and globally recognized as an innovator within the apparel space. Learn more at www.knix.com or follow our journey @knix and @ktbyknix on social.
