Menswear Designer

Company Description

SSENSE is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything Else™. SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views, with approximately 70% of its audience between the ages of 18 to 40.

Job Description

About the Team: Reporting into Sr Director, Brand Development, the Menswear Designer will work predominantly in close collaboration with the Lu’u Dan Creative Director, in addition to participating across other Brand Development projects. The Menswear Designer will be an experienced and highly creative designer, working across all product categories and overseeing the full design process. The Designer will receive direction from the Lu’u Dan Creative Director to take Lu’u Dan’s collections from conceptualization to realization, with expertise in garment construction and techniques and a strong attention to detail. The Designer will be coordinating input from across design, product development and buying teams. Since this is a rapidly changing environment, passion, resilience and team-orientation are critical in this role.

 Why Join Us: 

• Collaborating with the Creative Director on vision for the forthcoming collections and collaborations, creating strong design stories to build the collection from initial brief;
• Designing compelling and inspirational ideas upholding Lu’u Dan’s brand identity and design aesthetic, maintaining consistency across all collections and presenting frequently to the Lu’u Dan Creative Director;
• Creating CAD drawings and detailed tech packs with accurate construction details, specifications and bill of materials ensuring a smooth handover for each garment to the Product Developer;
• Responsible for meeting design deadlines and working to a cross-functional calendar to ensure seamless execution of designs and timely, on-budget delivery;
• Leading fittings, providing guidance on fit and detailing, and updating tech packs with fit comments, construction, artwork placement and trim amendments to ensure design aesthetic and overall quality are communicated clearly.

Qualifications

 How To Excel In This Role:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field;
• Have a minimum of 4-6 years experience in a Design role in Fashion industry with strong hand drawing skills and strong technical knowledge in garment construction and understanding of garment finishes;
• Knowledge of fashion culture / familiar with Kwaidan Editions or Lu’u Dan references;
• Efficiency and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, and Microsoft Excel.

 What Sets You apart: 

• Strong organization and time management skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines;
• Excellent visual communication & presentation skills with an ability to articulate and present creative ideas;
• Entrepreneurial spirit and comfortable with hyper growth in a fast paced environment;
• Meticulous with excellent attention to detail and ability to work with precision.

**Please make sure to include your portfolio in your application.

Additional Information

Perks And Benefits:

• Extended health and dental benefits, including comprehensive mental health programs and coverage;

• Parental top up program;

• Generous Employee Discount ;

• Access to telemedicine and employee and family assistance program;

• Savings and retirement plan matching contributions;

• Opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies and an innovative team that’s pushing the boundaries of technology.

SSENSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need special accommodations, let us know. We will do our best to accommodate you!

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