Who we are:
At RCL - Reitmans (Canada) Limited, we live and breathe fashion and customer experience every day. We believe that fashion is about more than just style — it's about empowering our customers with the confidence to shine when it matters most.
Whether through bold ideas at the design table or seamless experiences in our stores and digital channels, our goal is to create unforgettable moments. With a strong portfolio of brands and a passionate, creative team, we constantly reimagine what’s possible in fashion retail.
Job DescriptionThe Opportunity
As a fashion designer within Reitmans Canada Limited – PENN. brand, you’ll play a key role in evolving our product offering. You’ll identify and interpret fashion trends to create inspiring collections that meet our customers’ needs.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the lead designer, you will:
- Support your leaders in defining seasonal trends for the target market.
- Bring forward creative ideas on how to translate the latest trends into our collections.
- Collaborate with your team to oversee artwork creation and define seasonal color palettes.
- Oversee technical drawings to ensure precision and consistency.
- Participate in decision-making meetings and contribute to collection direction.
- Attend fittings to ensure each garment fits as beautifully as it looks.
Who You Are:
- University or college degree in Fashion Design.
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience in apparel design.
- Strong fashion sense, creativity, and ability to generate original ideas.
- Team-oriented and able to collaborate across departments.
- Detail-focused with strong follow-through on production processes.
What Sets Us Apart:
- Ultimate flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work environment that ensures the perfect balance between work and personal life.
- Well-being first: Access a comprehensive benefits program designed to take care of you.
- Flexible time off: Paid leave, sick days, and vacation time to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
- Exclusive discounts: Enjoy 50% off regular-priced items from Penningtons, Reitmans, and RW&CO.
- Referral rewards: Refer friends and earn a bonus for helping us grow our talented team.
- Growth opportunities: Annual bonuses, career advancement, and tuition reimbursement to help you reach your professional goals.
Total rewards are aligned with your employment status, offering different perks depending on whether you're full-time, part-time, or under contract.
If this inspires you…let’s talk. Send us your resume today!
By the way, did you know that RCL - Reitmans (Canada) Limited has several hundreds of stores all across Canada and three fashion apparel banners? Get ready to join the Canadian fashion retail icon, with a great success story where you can have a voice and make a real difference.
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Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for providing an accessible candidate experience.
We thank all applicants. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
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What We Do
Why Reitmans (Canada) Limited At RCL (as we affectionately call ourselves), every moment of every day revolves around our customers and our love of fashion. We believe fashion empowers our customers to put their best foot forward when it matters the most. From the design table to the stores, we are always finding new ways to create memorable experiences, backed by a strong brand portfolio and powered by the most passionate people in the industry. We are proud of our almost one hundred years of history as Canada’s fashion retail icon, and we have a remarkable story to tell. Operating under three flagship brands – Reitmans, PENN. and RW&CO. – we thrive by demonstrating our passion for fashion. Our innovation and drive to constantly raise the bar on customer experience is complemented by our dedicated and talented team – our most important asset. Being RCL is all about caring for our people, working collaboratively and authentically, while inspiring performance. Our values come to life through the passionate people we hire, the charities we support and business relationships we create both in Canada and abroad. Come fashion your new career with us careers.smartrecruiters.com/ReitmansCanadaLteLtd/en
