Job Description:

Senior Designer  

📍  Location: Downtown, Montreal, QC
🕒  Job Type:  Full-time

About the Role:  We are seeking a designer to lead the design process from concept to production for their premium cycling, running, and accessories lines. You will ensure high-quality products that align with brand standards, cost targets, and seasonal timelines. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing tight deadlines while coordinating effectively with both internal teams and external vendors to bring innovative, high-performance gear to market.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development & Execution:

• Manage the end-to-end product development process, ensuring designs are translated into commercially viable products.
• Track industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging market insights to drive product development strategies and ensure our products remain competitive.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Merchandising, and Production teams to meet brand, aesthetic, and performance goals.
• Oversee material selection, garment construction, and fit approvals to ensure product integrity and quality.
• Source fabrics and trims to ensure they meet product requirements, brand standards, and cost targets.
• Lab dip approvals

Style Management:

• Work closely with Technical Design to refine fit, grading, and construction details.
• Participate in fit sessions and provide clear, actionable feedback to factories.
• Maintain and update tech packs with accurate specifications, construction details, and BOMs.

Production Processes & Supply Chain Coordination:

• Strong understanding of production processes and manufacturing timelines, particularly in Asia.
• Monitor development calendars in collaboration with PM, proactively identifying and resolving potential delays.

Competitor & Market Trends Analysis:

• Conduct competitor analysis regularly to identify market opportunities and product gaps.
• Stay informed on industry trends, consumer behavior, and market shifts to drive innovation in product offerings.
• Ensure that products align with consumer demand while differentiating from competitors' offerings in the market.

PLM & Data Management:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date product information in PLM and ERP systems.
• Track sample status, approvals, and changes throughout the development cycle.

Ideal Candidate:

• 3+ years of experience in apparel product development, preferably within sports brands. Plus for experience with hard goods (helmets, shoes, bottles, etc).
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in sourcing fabrics and trims, with an understanding of supplier relationships and material selection.
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization.
• Experience working with overseas factories (Asia preferred).
• Clear, effective communicator with both internal cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Proficiency in PLM and ERP systems, as well as Adobe Illustrator and Excel.